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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.97, 3,902.54 and 1,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.97, 3,902.54 and 1,551.88 is: 2,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.97 : 3,902.54 = 1,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.97/3,902.54 = 1,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.97x = 3,902.54 × 1,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.97x = 6,056,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056,273.78/2,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.56

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