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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.84, 3,817.62 and 1,882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.84, 3,817.62 and 1,882.06 is: 2,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.84 : 3,817.62 = 1,882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.84/3,817.62 = 1,882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.84x = 3,817.62 × 1,882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.84x = 7,184,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,989.90/2,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.88

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