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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.97, 3,902.66 and 1,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.97, 3,902.66 and 1,649.12 is: 2,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.97 : 3,902.66 = 1,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.97/3,902.66 = 1,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.97x = 3,902.66 × 1,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.97x = 6,435,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,435,926.90/2,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.82

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