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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.45, 3,720.56 and 1,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.45, 3,720.56 and 1,800.74 is: 2,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.45 : 3,720.56 = 1,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.45/3,720.56 = 1,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.45x = 3,720.56 × 1,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.45x = 6,699,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,771.81/2,697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.74

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