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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.60, 3,062.40 and 1,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.60, 3,062.40 and 1,822.90 is: 2,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.60 : 3,062.40 = 1,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.60/3,062.40 = 1,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.60x = 3,062.40 × 1,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.60x = 5,582,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,448.96/2,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.35

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