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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.30, 3,742.79 and 1,816.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.30, 3,742.79 and 1,816.45 is: 2,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.30 : 3,742.79 = 1,816.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.30/3,742.79 = 1,816.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.30x = 3,742.79 × 1,816.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.30x = 6,798,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,572.46/2,711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.50

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