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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.27, 3,870.50 and 1,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.27, 3,870.50 and 1,810.59 is: 2,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.27 : 3,870.50 = 1,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.27/3,870.50 = 1,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.27x = 3,870.50 × 1,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.27x = 7,007,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,879.54/2,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.11

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