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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.12, 3,984.69 and 1,820.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.12, 3,984.69 and 1,820.19 is: 2,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.12 : 3,984.69 = 1,820.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.12/3,984.69 = 1,820.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.12x = 3,984.69 × 1,820.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.12x = 7,252,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,892.89/2,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.66

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