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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.80, 3,828.12 and 2,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.80, 3,828.12 and 2,185.28 is: 3,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.80 : 3,828.12 = 2,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.80/3,828.12 = 2,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.80x = 3,828.12 × 2,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.80x = 8,365,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,514.07/2,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.73

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