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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.35, 3,902.58 and 1,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.35, 3,902.58 and 1,832.69 is: 2,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.35 : 3,902.58 = 1,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.35/3,902.58 = 1,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.35x = 3,902.58 × 1,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.35x = 7,152,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,229.10/2,827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.66

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