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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.87, 3,818.60 and 1,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.87, 3,818.60 and 1,879.14 is: 2,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.87 : 3,818.60 = 1,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.87/3,818.60 = 1,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.87x = 3,818.60 × 1,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.87x = 7,175,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,684.00/2,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.31

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