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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.13, 3,901.43 and 1,647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.13, 3,901.43 and 1,647.97 is: 2,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.13 : 3,901.43 = 1,647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.13/3,901.43 = 1,647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.13x = 3,901.43 × 1,647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.13x = 6,429,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,433.96/2,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.20

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