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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.61, 3,813.92 and 1,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.61, 3,813.92 and 1,868.06 is: 2,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.61 : 3,813.92 = 1,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.61/3,813.92 = 1,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.61x = 3,813.92 × 1,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.61x = 7,124,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,602.99/2,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.08

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