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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.56, 3,905.31 and 1,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.56, 3,905.31 and 1,881.72 is: 2,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.56 : 3,905.31 = 1,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.56/3,905.31 = 1,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.56x = 3,905.31 × 1,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.56x = 7,348,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,699.93/2,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.95

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