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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.77, 3,879.16 and 2,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.77, 3,879.16 and 2,253.04 is: 3,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.77 : 3,879.16 = 2,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.77/3,879.16 = 2,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.77x = 3,879.16 × 2,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.77x = 8,739,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,887.32/2,812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.22

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