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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.92, 3,876.48 and 1,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.92, 3,876.48 and 1,761.78 is: 2,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.92 : 3,876.48 = 1,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.92/3,876.48 = 1,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.92x = 3,876.48 × 1,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.92x = 6,829,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,504.93/2,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.50

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