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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.16, 3,713.72 and 1,820.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.16, 3,713.72 and 1,820.34 is: 2,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.16 : 3,713.72 = 1,820.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.16/3,713.72 = 1,820.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.16x = 3,713.72 × 1,820.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.16x = 6,760,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760,223.96/2,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.23

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