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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.76, 3,873.12 and 2,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.76, 3,873.12 and 2,549.12 is: 3,510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.76 : 3,873.12 = 2,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.76/3,873.12 = 2,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.76x = 3,873.12 × 2,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.76x = 9,873,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,047.65/2,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.09

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