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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.39, 3,828.74 and 1,656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.39, 3,828.74 and 1,656.18 is: 2,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.39 : 3,828.74 = 1,656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.39/3,828.74 = 1,656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.39x = 3,828.74 × 1,656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.39x = 6,341,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,074.33/2,774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.58

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