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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.52, 3,876.36 and 1,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.52, 3,876.36 and 1,814.84 is: 2,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.52 : 3,876.36 = 1,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.52/3,876.36 = 1,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.52x = 3,876.36 × 1,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.52x = 7,034,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,973.18/2,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.98

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