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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.55, 3,831.30 and 1,727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.55, 3,831.30 and 1,727.41 is: 2,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.55 : 3,831.30 = 1,727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.55/3,831.30 = 1,727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.55x = 3,831.30 × 1,727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.55x = 6,618,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,225.93/2,775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.47

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