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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.78, 3,825.03 and 1,652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.78, 3,825.03 and 1,652.72 is: 2,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.78 : 3,825.03 = 1,652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.78/3,825.03 = 1,652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.78x = 3,825.03 × 1,652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.78x = 6,321,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,684.46/2,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.74

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