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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.03, 3,877.97 and 1,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.03, 3,877.97 and 1,691.32 is: 2,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.03 : 3,877.97 = 1,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.03/3,877.97 = 1,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.03x = 3,877.97 × 1,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.03x = 6,558,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,888.22/2,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.27

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