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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.72, 3,804.24 and 1,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.72, 3,804.24 and 1,806.08 is: 2,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.72 : 3,804.24 = 1,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.72/3,804.24 = 1,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.72x = 3,804.24 × 1,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.72x = 6,870,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,761.78/2,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.66

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