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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.76, 3,056.70 and 1,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.76, 3,056.70 and 1,830.68 is: 2,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.76 : 3,056.70 = 1,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.76/3,056.70 = 1,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.76x = 3,056.70 × 1,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.76x = 5,595,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,839.56/2,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.69

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