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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.82, 3,851.31 and 1,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.82, 3,851.31 and 1,907.66 is: 2,631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.82 : 3,851.31 = 1,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.82/3,851.31 = 1,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.82x = 3,851.31 × 1,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.82x = 7,346,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,990.03/2,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.61

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