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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.72, 4,141.58 and 2,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.72, 4,141.58 and 2,623.04 is: 3,909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.72 : 4,141.58 = 2,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.72/4,141.58 = 2,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.72x = 4,141.58 × 2,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.72x = 10,863,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863,530.00/2,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.54

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