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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.34, 3,901.74 and 1,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.34, 3,901.74 and 1,585.34 is: 2,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.34 : 3,901.74 = 1,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.34/3,901.74 = 1,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.34x = 3,901.74 × 1,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.34x = 6,185,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,584.49/2,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.78

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