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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.38, 3,819.39 and 1,823.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.38, 3,819.39 and 1,823.02 is: 2,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.38 : 3,819.39 = 1,823.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.38/3,819.39 = 1,823.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.38x = 3,819.39 × 1,823.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.38x = 6,962,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,807.97/2,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.03

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