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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.79, 3,876.69 and 2,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.79, 3,876.69 and 2,392.51 is: 3,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.79 : 3,876.69 = 2,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.79/3,876.69 = 2,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.79x = 3,876.69 × 2,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.79x = 9,275,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275,019.59/2,810.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.79

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