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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.76, 5,720.96 and 1,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.76, 5,720.96 and 1,863.88 is: 2,796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.76 : 5,720.96 = 1,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.76/5,720.96 = 1,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.76x = 5,720.96 × 1,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.76x = 10,663,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663,182.92/3,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.71

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