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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.70, 3,878.91 and 1,691.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.70, 3,878.91 and 1,691.99 is: 2,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.70 : 3,878.91 = 1,691.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.70/3,878.91 = 1,691.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.70x = 3,878.91 × 1,691.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.70x = 6,563,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,076.93/2,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.03

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