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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.77, 3,827.34 and 2,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.77, 3,827.34 and 2,359.25 is: 3,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.77 : 3,827.34 = 2,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.77/3,827.34 = 2,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.77x = 3,827.34 × 2,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.77x = 9,029,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,651.90/2,779.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.34

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