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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.11, 3,809.46 and 2,230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.11, 3,809.46 and 2,230.84 is: 3,076.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.11 : 3,809.46 = 2,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.11/3,809.46 = 2,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.11x = 3,809.46 × 2,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.11x = 8,498,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,295.75/2,762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.74

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