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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.66, 3,831.39 and 2,609.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.66, 3,831.39 and 2,609.19 is: 3,597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.66 : 3,831.39 = 2,609.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.66/3,831.39 = 2,609.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.66x = 3,831.39 × 2,609.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.66x = 9,996,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996,824.47/2,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.71

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