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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.34, 3,937.23 and 1,803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.34, 3,937.23 and 1,803.78 is: 2,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.34 : 3,937.23 = 1,803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.34/3,937.23 = 1,803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.34x = 3,937.23 × 1,803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.34x = 7,101,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,896.73/2,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.99

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