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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.83, 4,031.47 and 1,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.83, 4,031.47 and 1,805.56 is: 2,710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.83 : 4,031.47 = 1,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.83/4,031.47 = 1,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.83x = 4,031.47 × 1,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.83x = 7,279,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,040.82/2,685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.17

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