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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.77, 4,241.64 and 1,528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.77, 4,241.64 and 1,528.92 is: 2,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.77 : 4,241.64 = 1,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.77/4,241.64 = 1,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.77x = 4,241.64 × 1,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.77x = 6,485,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,485,128.23/2,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.37

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