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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.41, 3,901.82 and 1,648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.41, 3,901.82 and 1,648.25 is: 2,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.41 : 3,901.82 = 1,648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.41/3,901.82 = 1,648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.41x = 3,901.82 × 1,648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.41x = 6,431,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,170.97/2,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.58

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