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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.10, 3,809.69 and 2,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.10, 3,809.69 and 2,015.47 is: 2,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.10 : 3,809.69 = 2,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.10/3,809.69 = 2,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.10x = 3,809.69 × 2,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.10x = 7,678,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,301.89/2,761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.89

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