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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.70, 3,080.55 and 1,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.70, 3,080.55 and 1,826.90 is: 2,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.70 : 3,080.55 = 1,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.70/3,080.55 = 1,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.70x = 3,080.55 × 1,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.70x = 5,627,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,856.80/2,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.35

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