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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.56, 3,876.12 and 2,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.56, 3,876.12 and 2,681.16 is: 3,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.56 : 3,876.12 = 2,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.56/3,876.12 = 2,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.56x = 3,876.12 × 2,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.56x = 10,392,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,497.90/2,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.89

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