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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.68, 4,239.17 and 1,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.68, 4,239.17 and 1,346.12 is: 2,018.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.68 : 4,239.17 = 1,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.68/4,239.17 = 1,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.68x = 4,239.17 × 1,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.68x = 5,706,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,424.54/2,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.06

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