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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.29, 3,827.59 and 1,830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.29, 3,827.59 and 1,830.55 is: 2,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.29 : 3,827.59 = 1,830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.29/3,827.59 = 1,830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.29x = 3,827.59 × 1,830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.29x = 7,006,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,594.87/2,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.55

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