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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.78, 3,991.86 and 1,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.78, 3,991.86 and 1,773.72 is: 2,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.78 : 3,991.86 = 1,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.78/3,991.86 = 1,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.78x = 3,991.86 × 1,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.78x = 7,080,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,441.92/2,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.63

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