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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.76, 4,166.28 and 2,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.76, 4,166.28 and 2,479.44 is: 3,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.76 : 4,166.28 = 2,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.76/4,166.28 = 2,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.76x = 4,166.28 × 2,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.76x = 10,330,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330,041.28/2,780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.83

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