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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.98, 4,151.97 and 1,899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.98, 4,151.97 and 1,899.66 is: 2,849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.98 : 4,151.97 = 1,899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.98/4,151.97 = 1,899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.98x = 4,151.97 × 1,899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.98x = 7,887,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,331.33/2,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.49

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