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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.70, 3,744.60 and 1,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.70, 3,744.60 and 1,805.20 is: 2,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.70 : 3,744.60 = 1,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.70/3,744.60 = 1,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.70x = 3,744.60 × 1,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.70x = 6,759,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,751.92/2,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.73

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