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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.68, 4,169.94 and 2,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.68, 4,169.94 and 2,513.98 is: 3,772.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.68 : 4,169.94 = 2,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.68/4,169.94 = 2,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.68x = 4,169.94 × 2,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.68x = 10,483,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,483,145.76/2,778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.71

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