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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.81, 3,940.52 and 2,505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.81, 3,940.52 and 2,505.74 is: 3,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.81 : 3,940.52 = 2,505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.81/3,940.52 = 2,505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.81x = 3,940.52 × 2,505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.81x = 9,873,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,918.58/2,861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.24

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