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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.94, 3,881.84 and 1,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.94, 3,881.84 and 1,812.72 is: 2,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.94 : 3,881.84 = 1,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.94/3,881.84 = 1,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.94x = 3,881.84 × 1,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.94x = 7,036,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,689.00/2,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.83

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