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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.16, 4,233.42 and 1,952.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.16, 4,233.42 and 1,952.36 is: 2,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.16 : 4,233.42 = 1,952.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.16/4,233.42 = 1,952.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.16x = 4,233.42 × 1,952.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.16x = 8,265,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265,138.70/2,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.48

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