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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.05, 3,940.58 and 1,802.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.05, 3,940.58 and 1,802.83 is: 2,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.05 : 3,940.58 = 1,802.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.05/3,940.58 = 1,802.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.05x = 3,940.58 × 1,802.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.05x = 7,104,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,167.12/2,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.24

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