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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.63, 3,827.67 and 1,878.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.63, 3,827.67 and 1,878.05 is: 2,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.63 : 3,827.67 = 1,878.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.63/3,827.67 = 1,878.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.63x = 3,827.67 × 1,878.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.63x = 7,188,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,555.64/2,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.82

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