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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.68, 4,150.73 and 2,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.68, 4,150.73 and 2,575.12 is: 3,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.68 : 4,150.73 = 2,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.68/4,150.73 = 2,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.68x = 4,150.73 × 2,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.68x = 10,688,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688,627.84/2,780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.89

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