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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.31, 4,018.16 and 1,897.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.31, 4,018.16 and 1,897.85 is: 2,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.31 : 4,018.16 = 1,897.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.31/4,018.16 = 1,897.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.31x = 4,018.16 × 1,897.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.31x = 7,625,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,846.47/2,680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.14

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