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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.62, 3,891.10 and 1,577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.62, 3,891.10 and 1,577.62 is: 2,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.62 : 3,891.10 = 1,577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.62/3,891.10 = 1,577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.62x = 3,891.10 × 1,577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.62x = 6,138,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,677.18/2,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.13

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