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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.70, 3,086.55 and 1,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.70, 3,086.55 and 1,822.80 is: 2,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.70 : 3,086.55 = 1,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.70/3,086.55 = 1,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.70x = 3,086.55 × 1,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.70x = 5,626,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,163.34/2,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.20

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