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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.06, 4,276.65 and 1,813.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.06, 4,276.65 and 1,813.83 is: 2,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.06 : 4,276.65 = 1,813.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.06/4,276.65 = 1,813.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.06x = 4,276.65 × 1,813.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.06x = 7,757,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,116.07/2,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.88

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