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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.78, 3,893.99 and 1,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.78, 3,893.99 and 1,827.03 is: 2,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.78 : 3,893.99 = 1,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.78/3,893.99 = 1,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.78x = 3,893.99 × 1,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.78x = 7,114,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,436.55/2,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.26

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