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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.64, 3,901.40 and 1,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.64, 3,901.40 and 1,763.74 is: 2,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.64 : 3,901.40 = 1,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.64/3,901.40 = 1,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.64x = 3,901.40 × 1,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.64x = 6,881,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,055.24/2,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.50

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