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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.01, 3,828.58 and 1,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.01, 3,828.58 and 1,727.01 is: 2,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.01 : 3,828.58 = 1,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.01/3,828.58 = 1,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.01x = 3,828.58 × 1,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.01x = 6,611,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,995.95/2,775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.69

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