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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.76, 3,793.26 and 1,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.76, 3,793.26 and 1,228.52 is: 1,843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.76 : 3,793.26 = 1,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.76/3,793.26 = 1,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.76x = 3,793.26 × 1,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.76x = 4,660,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,078.16/2,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.56

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