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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.02, 3,915.56 and 1,830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.02, 3,915.56 and 1,830.62 is: 2,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.02 : 3,915.56 = 1,830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.02/3,915.56 = 1,830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.02x = 3,915.56 × 1,830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.02x = 7,167,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,902.45/2,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.25

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