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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.62, 4,277.34 and 1,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.62, 4,277.34 and 1,877.94 is: 2,822.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.62 : 4,277.34 = 1,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.62/4,277.34 = 1,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.62x = 4,277.34 × 1,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.62x = 8,032,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,587.88/2,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.79

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