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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.80, 3,718.70 and 1,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.80, 3,718.70 and 1,820.60 is: 2,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.80 : 3,718.70 = 1,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.80/3,718.70 = 1,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.80x = 3,718.70 × 1,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.80x = 6,770,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,265.22/2,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.97

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