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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.71, 3,821.56 and 1,872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.71, 3,821.56 and 1,872.04 is: 2,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.71 : 3,821.56 = 1,872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.71/3,821.56 = 1,872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.71x = 3,821.56 × 1,872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.71x = 7,154,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,113.18/2,768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.92

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