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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.26, 4,035.60 and 1,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.26, 4,035.60 and 1,827.84 is: 2,736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.26 : 4,035.60 = 1,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.26/4,035.60 = 1,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.26x = 4,035.60 × 1,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.26x = 7,376,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,431.10/2,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.82

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