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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.80, 3,820.20 and 1,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.80, 3,820.20 and 1,886.52 is: 2,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.80 : 3,820.20 = 1,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.80/3,820.20 = 1,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.80x = 3,820.20 × 1,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.80x = 7,206,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,883.70/2,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.83

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