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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.79, 3,828.20 and 1,831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.79, 3,828.20 and 1,831.05 is: 2,526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.79 : 3,828.20 = 1,831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.79/3,828.20 = 1,831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.79x = 3,828.20 × 1,831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.79x = 7,009,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,616.45/2,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.18

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