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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.69, 3,828.33 and 1,655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.69, 3,828.33 and 1,655.12 is: 2,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.69 : 3,828.33 = 1,655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.69/3,828.33 = 1,655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.69x = 3,828.33 × 1,655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.69x = 6,336,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336,345.55/2,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.62

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