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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.88, 3,739.91 and 1,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.88, 3,739.91 and 1,826.97 is: 2,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.88 : 3,739.91 = 1,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.88/3,739.91 = 1,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.88x = 3,739.91 × 1,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.88x = 6,832,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,680.21/2,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.47

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