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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.16, 4,179.92 and 2,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.16, 4,179.92 and 2,375.84 is: 3,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.16 : 4,179.92 = 2,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.16/4,179.92 = 2,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.16x = 4,179.92 × 2,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.16x = 9,930,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930,821.13/2,784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.90

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