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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.81, 4,161.71 and 1,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.81, 4,161.71 and 1,881.18 is: 2,823.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.81 : 4,161.71 = 1,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.81/4,161.71 = 1,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.81x = 4,161.71 × 1,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.81x = 7,828,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,925.62/2,772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.46

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