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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.48, 3,055.72 and 1,843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.48, 3,055.72 and 1,843.26 is: 2,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.48 : 3,055.72 = 1,843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.48/3,055.72 = 1,843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.48x = 3,055.72 × 1,843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.48x = 5,632,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,486.45/2,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.37

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