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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.84, 3,835.98 and 1,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.84, 3,835.98 and 1,731.42 is: 2,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.84 : 3,835.98 = 1,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.84/3,835.98 = 1,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.84x = 3,835.98 × 1,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.84x = 6,641,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,692.49/2,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.10

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