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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.98, 3,901.69 and 1,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.98, 3,901.69 and 1,647.83 is: 2,274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.98 : 3,901.69 = 1,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.98/3,901.69 = 1,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.98x = 3,901.69 × 1,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.98x = 6,429,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,316.33/2,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.27

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