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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.27, 3,904.08 and 1,830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.27, 3,904.08 and 1,830.79 is: 2,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.27 : 3,904.08 = 1,830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.27/3,904.08 = 1,830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.27x = 3,904.08 × 1,830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.27x = 7,147,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,540.86/2,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.29

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