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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.94, 3,882.06 and 2,500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.94, 3,882.06 and 2,500.49 is: 3,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.94 : 3,882.06 = 2,500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.94/3,882.06 = 2,500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.94x = 3,882.06 × 2,500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.94x = 9,707,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,071.29/2,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.09

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