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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.78, 3,839.91 and 1,603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.78, 3,839.91 and 1,603.90 is: 2,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.78 : 3,839.91 = 1,603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.78/3,839.91 = 1,603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.78x = 3,839.91 × 1,603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.78x = 6,158,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,831.65/2,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.19

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