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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.97, 3,817.61 and 1,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.97, 3,817.61 and 1,647.35 is: 2,272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.97 : 3,817.61 = 1,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.97/3,817.61 = 1,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.97x = 3,817.61 × 1,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.97x = 6,288,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,939.83/2,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.86

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