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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.62, 3,918.95 and 1,777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.62, 3,918.95 and 1,777.95 is: 2,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.62 : 3,918.95 = 1,777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.62/3,918.95 = 1,777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.62x = 3,918.95 × 1,777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.62x = 6,967,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,694.93/2,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.88

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