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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.82, 4,240.31 and 1,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.82, 4,240.31 and 1,346.60 is: 2,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.82 : 4,240.31 = 1,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.82/4,240.31 = 1,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.82x = 4,240.31 × 1,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.82x = 5,710,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,001.45/2,827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.22

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