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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.83, 3,227.39 and 1,766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.83, 3,227.39 and 1,766.03 is: 2,645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.83 : 3,227.39 = 1,766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.83/3,227.39 = 1,766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.83x = 3,227.39 × 1,766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.83x = 5,699,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,658.73/2,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.06

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