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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.80, 4,241.70 and 1,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.80, 4,241.70 and 1,366.56 is: 2,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.80 : 4,241.70 = 1,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.80/4,241.70 = 1,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.80x = 4,241.70 × 1,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.80x = 5,796,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,537.55/2,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.84

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