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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.20, 3,879.64 and 2,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.20, 3,879.64 and 2,065.48 is: 2,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.20 : 3,879.64 = 2,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.20/3,879.64 = 2,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.20x = 3,879.64 × 2,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.20x = 8,013,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,318.83/2,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.50

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