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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.04, 3,808.77 and 1,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.04, 3,808.77 and 1,892.80 is: 2,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.04 : 3,808.77 = 1,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.04/3,808.77 = 1,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.04x = 3,808.77 × 1,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.04x = 7,209,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,239.86/2,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.78

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