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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.18, 3,814.73 and 2,754.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.18, 3,814.73 and 2,754.06 is: 3,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.18 : 3,814.73 = 2,754.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.18/3,814.73 = 2,754.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.18x = 3,814.73 × 2,754.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.18x = 10,505,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,995.30/2,780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.89

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