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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.86, 3,875.55 and 2,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.86, 3,875.55 and 2,061.51 is: 2,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.86 : 3,875.55 = 2,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.86/3,875.55 = 2,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.86x = 3,875.55 × 2,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.86x = 7,989,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,485.08/2,808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.39

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