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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.49, 3,886.70 and 1,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.49, 3,886.70 and 1,753.72 is: 2,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.49 : 3,886.70 = 1,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.49/3,886.70 = 1,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.49x = 3,886.70 × 1,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.49x = 6,816,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,186.80/2,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.10

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