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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.27, 3,832.94 and 2,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.27, 3,832.94 and 2,649.87 is: 3,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.27 : 3,832.94 = 2,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.27/3,832.94 = 2,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.27x = 3,832.94 × 2,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.27x = 10,156,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156,792.72/2,772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.71

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