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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.07, 3,977.04 and 1,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.07, 3,977.04 and 1,762.55 is: 2,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.07 : 3,977.04 = 1,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.07/3,977.04 = 1,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.07x = 3,977.04 × 1,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.07x = 7,009,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,711.97/2,882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.18

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