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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.20, 4,180.80 and 2,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.20, 4,180.80 and 2,005.55 is: 3,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.20 : 4,180.80 = 2,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.20/4,180.80 = 2,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.20x = 4,180.80 × 2,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.20x = 8,384,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,803.44/2,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.33

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