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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796, 3,861.72 and 1,910.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796, 3,861.72 and 1,910.27 is: 2,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796 : 3,861.72 = 1,910.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796/3,861.72 = 1,910.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796x = 3,861.72 × 1,910.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796x = 7,376,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,908.56/2,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.38

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