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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.08, 4,301.40 and 1,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.08, 4,301.40 and 1,779.20 is: 2,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.08 : 4,301.40 = 1,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.08/4,301.40 = 1,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.08x = 4,301.40 × 1,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.08x = 7,653,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,050.88/2,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.78

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