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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.54, 3,895.32 and 1,828.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.54, 3,895.32 and 1,828.78 is: 2,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.54 : 3,895.32 = 1,828.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.54/3,895.32 = 1,828.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.54x = 3,895.32 × 1,828.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.54x = 7,123,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,683.31/2,824.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.07

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