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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.76, 3,892.56 and 1,813.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.76, 3,892.56 and 1,813.39 is: 2,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.76 : 3,892.56 = 1,813.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.76/3,892.56 = 1,813.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.76x = 3,892.56 × 1,813.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.76x = 7,058,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,712.85/2,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.42

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