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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.02, 4,169.43 and 2,392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.02, 4,169.43 and 2,392.65 is: 3,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.02 : 4,169.43 = 2,392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.02/4,169.43 = 2,392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.02x = 4,169.43 × 2,392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.02x = 9,975,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975,986.69/2,779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.75

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