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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.63, 3,826.34 and 1,653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.63, 3,826.34 and 1,653.31 is: 2,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.63 : 3,826.34 = 1,653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.63/3,826.34 = 1,653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.63x = 3,826.34 × 1,653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.63x = 6,326,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,128.90/2,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.63

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