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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.64, 3,850.66 and 2,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.64, 3,850.66 and 2,045.64 is: 2,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.64 : 3,850.66 = 2,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.64/3,850.66 = 2,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.64x = 3,850.66 × 2,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.64x = 7,877,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,064.12/2,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.66

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