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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.94, 4,255.22 and 1,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.94, 4,255.22 and 1,377 is: 2,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.94 : 4,255.22 = 1,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.94/4,255.22 = 1,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.94x = 4,255.22 × 1,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.94x = 5,859,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,437.94/2,840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.50

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