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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.90, 3,831.62 and 2,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.90, 3,831.62 and 2,615.94 is: 3,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.90 : 3,831.62 = 2,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.90/3,831.62 = 2,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.90x = 3,831.62 × 2,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.90x = 10,023,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,274.94/2,763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.50

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