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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.50, 3,942.74 and 1,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.50, 3,942.74 and 1,804.27 is: 2,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.50 : 3,942.74 = 1,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.50/3,942.74 = 1,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.50x = 3,942.74 × 1,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.50x = 7,113,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,767.50/2,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.40

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