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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.94, 3,015.76 and 1,879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.94, 3,015.76 and 1,879.75 is: 2,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.94 : 3,015.76 = 1,879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.94/3,015.76 = 1,879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.94x = 3,015.76 × 1,879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.94x = 5,668,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,884.50/2,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.03

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