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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.12, 4,163.54 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.12, 4,163.54 and 2,044.26 is: 3,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.12 : 4,163.54 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.12/4,163.54 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.12x = 4,163.54 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.12x = 8,511,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,348.06/2,778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.71

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