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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.99, 3,963.33 and 1,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.99, 3,963.33 and 1,677.78 is: 2,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.99 : 3,963.33 = 1,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.99/3,963.33 = 1,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.99x = 3,963.33 × 1,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.99x = 6,649,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,595.81/2,871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.33

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