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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.66, 3,832.77 and 2,610.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.66, 3,832.77 and 2,610.19 is: 3,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.66 : 3,832.77 = 2,610.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.66/3,832.77 = 2,610.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.66x = 3,832.77 × 2,610.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.66x = 10,004,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004,257.93/2,779.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.09

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