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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.16, 3,862.93 and 1,805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.16, 3,862.93 and 1,805.76 is: 2,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.16 : 3,862.93 = 1,805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.16/3,862.93 = 1,805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.16x = 3,862.93 × 1,805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.16x = 6,975,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,524.48/2,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.11

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