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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.30, 4,008.72 and 1,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.30, 4,008.72 and 1,808.70 is: 2,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.30 : 4,008.72 = 1,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.30/4,008.72 = 1,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.30x = 4,008.72 × 1,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.30x = 7,250,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,571.86/2,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.20

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