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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.05, 3,873.01 and 2,061.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.05, 3,873.01 and 2,061.77 is: 2,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.05 : 3,873.01 = 2,061.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.05/3,873.01 = 2,061.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.05x = 3,873.01 × 2,061.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.05x = 7,985,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,255.83/2,808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.70

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