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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.23, 3,872.10 and 1,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.23, 3,872.10 and 1,969.50 is: 2,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.23 : 3,872.10 = 1,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.23/3,872.10 = 1,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.23x = 3,872.10 × 1,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.23x = 7,626,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,100.95/2,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.56

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