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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.26, 3,969.12 and 1,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.26, 3,969.12 and 1,814.45 is: 2,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.26 : 3,969.12 = 1,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.26/3,969.12 = 1,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.26x = 3,969.12 × 1,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.26x = 7,201,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,769.78/2,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.00

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