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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.81, 4,148.59 and 1,945.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.81, 4,148.59 and 1,945.61 is: 2,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.81 : 4,148.59 = 1,945.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.81/4,148.59 = 1,945.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.81x = 4,148.59 × 1,945.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.81x = 8,071,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,071,522.95/2,768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.16

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