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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.76, 4,042.35 and 1,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.76, 4,042.35 and 1,823.67 is: 2,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.76 : 4,042.35 = 1,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.76/4,042.35 = 1,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.76x = 4,042.35 × 1,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.76x = 7,371,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,912.42/2,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.58

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