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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.85, 4,035.79 and 1,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.85, 4,035.79 and 1,826.53 is: 2,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.85 : 4,035.79 = 1,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.85/4,035.79 = 1,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.85x = 4,035.79 × 1,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.85x = 7,371,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,491.51/2,694.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.40

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