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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.34, 3,828.72 and 1,712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.34, 3,828.72 and 1,712.62 is: 2,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.34 : 3,828.72 = 1,712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.34/3,828.72 = 1,712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.34x = 3,828.72 × 1,712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.34x = 6,557,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,142.45/2,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.64

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