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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.85, 3,961.84 and 2,745.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.85, 3,961.84 and 2,745.61 is: 3,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.85 : 3,961.84 = 2,745.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.85/3,961.84 = 2,745.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.85x = 3,961.84 × 2,745.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.85x = 10,877,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,877,667.52/2,877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.79

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