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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.48, 4,173.72 and 2,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.48, 4,173.72 and 2,644.08 is: 3,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.48 : 4,173.72 = 2,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.48/4,173.72 = 2,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.48x = 4,173.72 × 2,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.48x = 11,035,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,035,649.58/2,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.12

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