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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.38, 3,901.14 and 1,778.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.38, 3,901.14 and 1,778.79 is: 2,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.38 : 3,901.14 = 1,778.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.38/3,901.14 = 1,778.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.38x = 3,901.14 × 1,778.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.38x = 6,939,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,308.82/2,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.32

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