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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.20, 4,177.80 and 2,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.20, 4,177.80 and 2,650.80 is: 3,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.20 : 4,177.80 = 2,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.20/4,177.80 = 2,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.20x = 4,177.80 × 2,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.20x = 11,074,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,074,512.24/2,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.20

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