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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.73, 4,174.36 and 2,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.73, 4,174.36 and 2,468.08 is: 3,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.73 : 4,174.36 = 2,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.73/4,174.36 = 2,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.73x = 4,174.36 × 2,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.73x = 10,302,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,302,660.60/2,779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.36

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