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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.83, 3,812.13 and 2,206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.83, 3,812.13 and 2,206.17 is: 3,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.83 : 3,812.13 = 2,206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.83/3,812.13 = 2,206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.83x = 3,812.13 × 2,206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.83x = 8,410,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,206.84/2,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.16

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