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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.15, 3,870.93 and 1,810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.15, 3,870.93 and 1,810.12 is: 2,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.15 : 3,870.93 = 1,810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.15/3,870.93 = 1,810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.15x = 3,870.93 × 1,810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.15x = 7,006,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,847.81/2,803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.63

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