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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.56, 3,817.44 and 1,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.56, 3,817.44 and 1,882.44 is: 2,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.56 : 3,817.44 = 1,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.56/3,817.44 = 1,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.56x = 3,817.44 × 1,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.56x = 7,186,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,101.75/2,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.37

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