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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.84, 5,213.76 and 2,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.84, 5,213.76 and 2,099.59 is: 2,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.84 : 5,213.76 = 2,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.84/5,213.76 = 2,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.84x = 5,213.76 × 2,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.84x = 10,946,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946,737.45/3,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.62

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