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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.43, 3,827.64 and 1,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.43, 3,827.64 and 1,775.94 is: 2,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.43 : 3,827.64 = 1,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.43/3,827.64 = 1,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.43x = 3,827.64 × 1,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.43x = 6,797,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,650.10/2,554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.13

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