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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.30, 2,861.82 and 1,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.30, 2,861.82 and 1,823.58 is: 2,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.30 : 2,861.82 = 1,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.30/2,861.82 = 1,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.30x = 2,861.82 × 1,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.30x = 5,218,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,757.72/2,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.49

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