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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.89, 4,231.80 and 1,840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.89, 4,231.80 and 1,840.09 is: 2,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.89 : 4,231.80 = 1,840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.89/4,231.80 = 1,840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.89x = 4,231.80 × 1,840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.89x = 7,786,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,892.86/2,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.61

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