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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 3,868.94 and 1,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 3,868.94 and 1,811.48 is: 2,500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 3,868.94 = 1,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/3,868.94 = 1,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 3,868.94 × 1,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 7,008,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,492.62/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.07

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