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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.81, 3,177.30 and 1,839.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.81, 3,177.30 and 1,839.27 is: 2,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.81 : 3,177.30 = 1,839.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.81/3,177.30 = 1,839.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.81x = 3,177.30 × 1,839.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.81x = 5,843,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,912.57/2,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.88

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