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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.76, 3,830.40 and 1,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.76, 3,830.40 and 1,727.52 is: 2,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.76 : 3,830.40 = 1,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.76/3,830.40 = 1,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.76x = 3,830.40 × 1,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.76x = 6,617,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,092.61/2,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.74

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