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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.39, 3,073.86 and 1,825.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.39, 3,073.86 and 1,825.71 is: 2,730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.39 : 3,073.86 = 1,825.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.39/3,073.86 = 1,825.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.39x = 3,073.86 × 1,825.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.39x = 5,611,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,976.94/2,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.37

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