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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.62, 4,130.19 and 1,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.62, 4,130.19 and 1,782.27 is: 2,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.62 : 4,130.19 = 1,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.62/4,130.19 = 1,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.62x = 4,130.19 × 1,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.62x = 7,361,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,113.73/2,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.31

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