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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.61, 3,887.93 and 2,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.61, 3,887.93 and 2,101.98 is: 2,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.61 : 3,887.93 = 2,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.61/3,887.93 = 2,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.61x = 3,887.93 × 2,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.61x = 8,172,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,370.94/2,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.40

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