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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.77, 3,860.20 and 2,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.77, 3,860.20 and 2,674.69 is: 3,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.77 : 3,860.20 = 2,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.77/3,860.20 = 2,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.77x = 3,860.20 × 2,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.77x = 10,324,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,838.34/2,798.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.06

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