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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.63, 3,857.94 and 2,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.63, 3,857.94 and 2,775.27 is: 3,795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.63 : 3,857.94 = 2,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.63/3,857.94 = 2,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.63x = 3,857.94 × 2,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.63x = 10,706,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,706,825.14/2,820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.90

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