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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.92, 3,850.08 and 2,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.92, 3,850.08 and 2,197.52 is: 3,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.92 : 3,850.08 = 2,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.92/3,850.08 = 2,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.92x = 3,850.08 × 2,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.92x = 8,460,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,460,627.80/2,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.75

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