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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.85, 3,817.07 and 2,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.85, 3,817.07 and 2,061.43 is: 2,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.85 : 3,817.07 = 2,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.85/3,817.07 = 2,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.85x = 3,817.07 × 2,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.85x = 7,868,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,643.56/2,767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.87

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