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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.91, 3,806.32 and 1,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.91, 3,806.32 and 1,875.18 is: 2,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.91 : 3,806.32 = 1,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.91/3,806.32 = 1,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.91x = 3,806.32 × 1,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.91x = 7,137,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,535.14/2,760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.21

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