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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.66, 3,027.26 and 1,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.66, 3,027.26 and 1,813.56 is: 2,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.66 : 3,027.26 = 1,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.66/3,027.26 = 1,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.66x = 3,027.26 × 1,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.66x = 5,490,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,117.65/2,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.28

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