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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.66, 3,146.58 and 1,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.66, 3,146.58 and 1,817.82 is: 2,730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.66 : 3,146.58 = 1,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.66/3,146.58 = 1,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.66x = 3,146.58 × 1,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.66x = 5,719,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,916.06/2,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.71

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