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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.70, 3,893.54 and 1,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.70, 3,893.54 and 1,773.56 is: 2,447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.70 : 3,893.54 = 1,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.70/3,893.54 = 1,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.70x = 3,893.54 × 1,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.70x = 6,905,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905,427.67/2,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.26

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