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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.49, 3,868.22 and 1,810.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.49, 3,868.22 and 1,810.15 is: 2,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.49 : 3,868.22 = 1,810.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.49/3,868.22 = 1,810.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.49x = 3,868.22 × 1,810.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.49x = 7,002,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,053.29/2,804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.73

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