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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.31, 3,970.14 and 1,830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.31, 3,970.14 and 1,830.83 is: 2,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.31 : 3,970.14 = 1,830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.31/3,970.14 = 1,830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.31x = 3,970.14 × 1,830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.31x = 7,268,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,651.42/2,647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.67

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