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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.13, 4,183.20 and 2,565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.13, 4,183.20 and 2,565.41 is: 3,857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.13 : 4,183.20 = 2,565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.13/4,183.20 = 2,565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.13x = 4,183.20 × 2,565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.13x = 10,731,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,731,602.20/2,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.33

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