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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.09, 3,870.94 and 2,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.09, 3,870.94 and 2,141.79 is: 2,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.09 : 3,870.94 = 2,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.09/3,870.94 = 2,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.09x = 3,870.94 × 2,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.09x = 8,290,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,746.50/2,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.55

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