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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.82, 3,749.90 and 1,806.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.82, 3,749.90 and 1,806.03 is: 2,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.82 : 3,749.90 = 1,806.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.82/3,749.90 = 1,806.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.82x = 3,749.90 × 1,806.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.82x = 6,772,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772,422.87/2,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.00

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