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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.76, 3,098.46 and 1,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.76, 3,098.46 and 1,829.73 is: 2,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.76 : 3,098.46 = 1,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.76/3,098.46 = 1,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.76x = 3,098.46 × 1,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.76x = 5,669,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,345.22/2,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.21

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