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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.57, 3,847.65 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.57, 3,847.65 and 2,044.26 is: 2,818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.57 : 3,847.65 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.57/3,847.65 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.57x = 3,847.65 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.57x = 7,865,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,596.99/2,790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.63

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