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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.83, 5,858.39 and 1,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.83, 5,858.39 and 1,827.96 is: 2,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.83 : 5,858.39 = 1,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.83/5,858.39 = 1,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.83x = 5,858.39 × 1,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.83x = 10,708,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708,902.58/3,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.27

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