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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.36, 3,827.46 and 2,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.36, 3,827.46 and 2,336.28 is: 3,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.36 : 3,827.46 = 2,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.36/3,827.46 = 2,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.36x = 3,827.46 × 2,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.36x = 8,942,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942,018.25/2,778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.45

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