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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.32, 3,871.79 and 1,812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.32, 3,871.79 and 1,812.27 is: 2,500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.32 : 3,871.79 = 1,812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.32/3,871.79 = 1,812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.32x = 3,871.79 × 1,812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.32x = 7,016,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,729.48/2,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.33

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