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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.56, 4,243.77 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.56, 4,243.77 and 2,273.52 is: 3,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.56 : 4,243.77 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.56/4,243.77 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.56x = 4,243.77 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.56x = 9,648,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,295.97/2,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.23

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