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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.76, 3,056.72 and 1,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.76, 3,056.72 and 1,830.72 is: 2,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.76 : 3,056.72 = 1,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.76/3,056.72 = 1,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.76x = 3,056.72 × 1,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.76x = 5,595,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,998.44/2,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.77

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