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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.70, 4,181.55 and 2,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.70, 4,181.55 and 2,653.30 is: 3,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.70 : 4,181.55 = 2,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.70/4,181.55 = 2,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.70x = 4,181.55 × 2,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.70x = 11,094,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,094,906.62/2,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.95

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