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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.62, 3,863.25 and 1,750.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.62, 3,863.25 and 1,750.86 is: 2,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.62 : 3,863.25 = 1,750.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.62/3,863.25 = 1,750.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.62x = 3,863.25 × 1,750.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.62x = 6,764,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,009.90/2,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.18

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