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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.80, 4,163.70 and 1,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.80, 4,163.70 and 1,848.35 is: 2,772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.80 : 4,163.70 = 1,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.80/4,163.70 = 1,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.80x = 4,163.70 × 1,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.80x = 7,695,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,974.90/2,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.53

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