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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.08, 4,218.51 and 2,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.08, 4,218.51 and 2,767.62 is: 4,151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.08 : 4,218.51 = 2,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.08/4,218.51 = 2,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.08x = 4,218.51 × 2,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.08x = 11,675,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,675,232.65/2,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.81

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