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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.77, 3,964.31 and 1,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.77, 3,964.31 and 1,755.57 is: 2,422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.77 : 3,964.31 = 1,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.77/3,964.31 = 1,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.77x = 3,964.31 × 1,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.77x = 6,959,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,636.38/2,872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.63

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