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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.72, 3,916.56 and 1,776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.72, 3,916.56 and 1,776.08 is: 2,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.72 : 3,916.56 = 1,776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.72/3,916.56 = 1,776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.72x = 3,916.56 × 1,776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.72x = 6,956,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,123.88/2,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.17

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