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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.69, 3,823.71 and 1,886.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.69, 3,823.71 and 1,886.79 is: 2,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.69 : 3,823.71 = 1,886.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.69/3,823.71 = 1,886.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.69x = 3,823.71 × 1,886.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.69x = 7,214,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,537.79/2,769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.82

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