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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.98, 3,810.90 and 2,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.98, 3,810.90 and 2,016.34 is: 2,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.98 : 3,810.90 = 2,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.98/3,810.90 = 2,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.98x = 3,810.90 × 2,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.98x = 7,684,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,070.11/2,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.09

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