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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.76, 3,823.32 and 1,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.76, 3,823.32 and 1,651.98 is: 2,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.76 : 3,823.32 = 1,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.76/3,823.32 = 1,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.76x = 3,823.32 × 1,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.76x = 6,316,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316,048.17/2,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.71

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