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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.88, 4,242.78 and 1,366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.88, 4,242.78 and 1,366.84 is: 2,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.88 : 4,242.78 = 1,366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.88/4,242.78 = 1,366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.88x = 4,242.78 × 1,366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.88x = 5,799,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,201.42/2,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.72

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