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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.57, 3,892.78 and 1,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.57, 3,892.78 and 1,811.73 is: 2,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.57 : 3,892.78 = 1,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.57/3,892.78 = 1,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.57x = 3,892.78 × 1,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.57x = 7,052,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,660.38/2,819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.32

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