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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.78, 3,893.34 and 1,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.78, 3,893.34 and 1,642.60 is: 2,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.78 : 3,893.34 = 1,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.78/3,893.34 = 1,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.78x = 3,893.34 × 1,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.78x = 6,395,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,200.28/2,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.37

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