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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.04, 3,901.02 and 1,647.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.04, 3,901.02 and 1,647.86 is: 2,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.04 : 3,901.02 = 1,647.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.04/3,901.02 = 1,647.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.04x = 3,901.02 × 1,647.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.04x = 6,428,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,334.82/2,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.87

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