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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.76, 2,828.78 and 1,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.76, 2,828.78 and 1,826.64 is: 2,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.76 : 2,828.78 = 1,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.76/2,828.78 = 1,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.76x = 2,828.78 × 1,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.76x = 5,167,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,162.70/2,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.32

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