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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.90, 3,866.72 and 1,962.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.90, 3,866.72 and 1,962.99 is: 2,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.90 : 3,866.72 = 1,962.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.90/3,866.72 = 1,962.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.90x = 3,866.72 × 1,962.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.90x = 7,590,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,322.88/2,804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.10

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