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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.80, 3,876.66 and 1,815.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.80, 3,876.66 and 1,815.32 is: 2,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.80 : 3,876.66 = 1,815.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.80/3,876.66 = 1,815.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.80x = 3,876.66 × 1,815.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.80x = 7,037,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,378.43/2,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.80

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