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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.62, 3,729.33 and 1,819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.62, 3,729.33 and 1,819.98 is: 2,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.62 : 3,729.33 = 1,819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.62/3,729.33 = 1,819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.62x = 3,729.33 × 1,819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.62x = 6,787,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,306.01/2,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.31

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