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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.50, 3,327.80 and 1,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.50, 3,327.80 and 1,881.80 is: 2,594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.50 : 3,327.80 = 1,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.50/3,327.80 = 1,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.50x = 3,327.80 × 1,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.50x = 6,262,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,227.99/2,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.67

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