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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.87, 3,281.21 and 1,819.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.87, 3,281.21 and 1,819.65 is: 2,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.87 : 3,281.21 = 1,819.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.87/3,281.21 = 1,819.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.87x = 3,281.21 × 1,819.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.87x = 5,970,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,653.78/2,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.98

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