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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.20, 3,702.51 and 1,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.20, 3,702.51 and 1,826.82 is: 2,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.20 : 3,702.51 = 1,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.20/3,702.51 = 1,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.20x = 3,702.51 × 1,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.20x = 6,763,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,819.32/2,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.85

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