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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.66, 3,877.92 and 1,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.66, 3,877.92 and 1,865.53 is: 2,574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.66 : 3,877.92 = 1,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.66/3,877.92 = 1,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.66x = 3,877.92 × 1,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.66x = 7,234,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,376.10/2,809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.82

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