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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.93, 3,878.88 and 1,551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.93, 3,878.88 and 1,551.78 is: 2,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.93 : 3,878.88 = 1,551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.93/3,878.88 = 1,551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.93x = 3,878.88 × 1,551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.93x = 6,019,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,168.41/2,810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.35

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