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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.55, 4,245.57 and 1,736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.55, 4,245.57 and 1,736.48 is: 2,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.55 : 4,245.57 = 1,736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.55/4,245.57 = 1,736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.55x = 4,245.57 × 1,736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.55x = 7,372,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372,347.39/2,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.33

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