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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.28, 3,878.01 and 1,551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.28, 3,878.01 and 1,551.09 is: 2,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.28 : 3,878.01 = 1,551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.28/3,878.01 = 1,551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.28x = 3,878.01 × 1,551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.28x = 6,015,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,015,142.53/2,810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.41

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