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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.52, 3,870.84 and 1,810.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.52, 3,870.84 and 1,810.84 is: 2,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.52 : 3,870.84 = 1,810.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.52/3,870.84 = 1,810.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.52x = 3,870.84 × 1,810.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.52x = 7,009,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,471.91/2,805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.46

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