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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.54, 3,740.58 and 1,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.54, 3,740.58 and 1,825.81 is: 2,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.54 : 3,740.58 = 1,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.54/3,740.58 = 1,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.54x = 3,740.58 × 1,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.54x = 6,829,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,579.02/2,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.71

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