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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.72, 3,878.42 and 1,691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.72, 3,878.42 and 1,691.93 is: 2,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.72 : 3,878.42 = 1,691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.72/3,878.42 = 1,691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.72x = 3,878.42 × 1,691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.72x = 6,562,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,016.39/2,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.64

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