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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.80, 3,827.52 and 1,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.80, 3,827.52 and 1,654.80 is: 2,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.80 : 3,827.52 = 1,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.80/3,827.52 = 1,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.80x = 3,827.52 × 1,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.80x = 6,333,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,780.10/2,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.43

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