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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.09, 3,812.81 and 1,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.09, 3,812.81 and 1,879.65 is: 2,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.09 : 3,812.81 = 1,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.09/3,812.81 = 1,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.09x = 3,812.81 × 1,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.09x = 7,166,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,738.92/2,763.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.74

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