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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.99, 3,832.18 and 1,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.99, 3,832.18 and 1,881.76 is: 2,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.99 : 3,832.18 = 1,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.99/3,832.18 = 1,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.99x = 3,832.18 × 1,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.99x = 7,211,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,243.04/2,777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.85

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