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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.42, 3,900.36 and 1,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.42, 3,900.36 and 1,647.52 is: 2,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.42 : 3,900.36 = 1,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.42/3,900.36 = 1,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.42x = 3,900.36 × 1,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.42x = 6,425,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,921.11/2,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.72

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