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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.74, 3,828.37 and 1,765.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.74, 3,828.37 and 1,765.23 is: 2,436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.74 : 3,828.37 = 1,765.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.74/3,828.37 = 1,765.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.74x = 3,828.37 × 1,765.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.74x = 6,757,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757,953.58/2,773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.40

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