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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.82, 3,763.41 and 1,784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.82, 3,763.41 and 1,784.15 is: 2,461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.82 : 3,763.41 = 1,784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.82/3,763.41 = 1,784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.82x = 3,763.41 × 1,784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.82x = 6,714,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,476.56/2,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.48

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