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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.78, 3,916.72 and 1,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.78, 3,916.72 and 1,775.02 is: 2,450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.78 : 3,916.72 = 1,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.78/3,916.72 = 1,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.78x = 3,916.72 × 1,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.78x = 6,952,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,256.33/2,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.76

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