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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.59, 3,810.92 and 2,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.59, 3,810.92 and 2,018.69 is: 2,785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.59 : 3,810.92 = 2,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.59/3,810.92 = 2,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.59x = 3,810.92 × 2,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.59x = 7,693,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,051.24/2,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.73

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