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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.62, 3,905.52 and 1,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.62, 3,905.52 and 1,831.10 is: 2,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.62 : 3,905.52 = 1,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.62/3,905.52 = 1,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.62x = 3,905.52 × 1,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.62x = 7,151,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,397.67/2,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.50

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