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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.84, 3,850.58 and 2,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.84, 3,850.58 and 2,045.52 is: 2,821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.84 : 3,850.58 = 2,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.84/3,850.58 = 2,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.84x = 3,850.58 × 2,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.84x = 7,876,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,438.40/2,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.24

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