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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.27, 3,878.58 and 2,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.27, 3,878.58 and 2,015.76 is: 2,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.27 : 3,878.58 = 2,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.27/3,878.58 = 2,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.27x = 3,878.58 × 2,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.27x = 7,818,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818,297.62/2,812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.07

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