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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.62, 3,881.75 and 2,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.62, 3,881.75 and 2,066.83 is: 2,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.62 : 3,881.75 = 2,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.62/3,881.75 = 2,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.62x = 3,881.75 × 2,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.62x = 8,022,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,917.35/2,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.47

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