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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.43, 3,878.64 and 1,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.43, 3,878.64 and 1,691.37 is: 2,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.43 : 3,878.64 = 1,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.43/3,878.64 = 1,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.43x = 3,878.64 × 1,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.43x = 6,560,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,215.34/2,810.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.24

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