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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.99, 3,877.52 and 2,715.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.99, 3,877.52 and 2,715.63 is: 3,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.99 : 3,877.52 = 2,715.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.99/3,877.52 = 2,715.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.99x = 3,877.52 × 2,715.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.99x = 10,529,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,909.64/2,809.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.31

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