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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.64, 3,830.13 and 1,655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.64, 3,830.13 and 1,655.37 is: 2,285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.64 : 3,830.13 = 1,655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.64/3,830.13 = 1,655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.64x = 3,830.13 × 1,655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.64x = 6,340,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,282.30/2,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.08

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