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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.26, 4,219.32 and 1,838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.26, 4,219.32 and 1,838.54 is: 2,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.26 : 4,219.32 = 1,838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.26/4,219.32 = 1,838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.26x = 4,219.32 × 1,838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.26x = 7,757,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,388.59/2,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.40

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