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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.77, 3,902.10 and 1,631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.77, 3,902.10 and 1,631.90 is: 2,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.77 : 3,902.10 = 1,631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.77/3,902.10 = 1,631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.77x = 3,902.10 × 1,631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.77x = 6,367,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,836.99/2,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.89

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