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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.97, 4,302.92 and 1,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.97, 4,302.92 and 1,776.94 is: 2,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.97 : 4,302.92 = 1,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.97/4,302.92 = 1,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.97x = 4,302.92 × 1,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.97x = 7,646,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,024.35/2,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.80

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