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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.26, 3,829.31 and 1,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.26, 3,829.31 and 1,655.98 is: 2,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.26 : 3,829.31 = 1,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.26/3,829.31 = 1,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.26x = 3,829.31 × 1,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.26x = 6,341,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,260.77/2,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.75

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