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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.27, 3,977.55 and 2,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.27, 3,977.55 and 2,757.03 is: 3,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.27 : 3,977.55 = 2,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.27/3,977.55 = 2,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.27x = 3,977.55 × 2,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.27x = 10,966,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966,224.68/2,889.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.50

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