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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.73, 3,845.64 and 1,527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.73, 3,845.64 and 1,527.75 is: 2,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.73 : 3,845.64 = 1,527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.73/3,845.64 = 1,527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.73x = 3,845.64 × 1,527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.73x = 5,875,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,168.87/2,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.27

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