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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.50, 3,998.85 and 2,770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.50, 3,998.85 and 2,770.10 is: 3,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.50 : 3,998.85 = 2,770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.50/3,998.85 = 2,770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.50x = 3,998.85 × 2,770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.50x = 11,077,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,077,214.39/2,892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.63

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