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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.42, 3,827.72 and 1,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.42, 3,827.72 and 1,937.60 is: 2,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.42 : 3,827.72 = 1,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.42/3,827.72 = 1,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.42x = 3,827.72 × 1,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.42x = 7,416,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,561.45/2,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.34

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