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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.92, 4,168.37 and 2,619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.92, 4,168.37 and 2,619.35 is: 3,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.92 : 4,168.37 = 2,619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.92/4,168.37 = 2,619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.92x = 4,168.37 × 2,619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.92x = 10,918,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918,421.30/2,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.36

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