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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.61, 3,740.58 and 1,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.61, 3,740.58 and 1,827.90 is: 2,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.61 : 3,740.58 = 1,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.61/3,740.58 = 1,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.61x = 3,740.58 × 1,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.61x = 6,837,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,406.18/2,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.53

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