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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.93, 3,748.30 and 1,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.93, 3,748.30 and 1,828.20 is: 2,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.93 : 3,748.30 = 1,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.93/3,748.30 = 1,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.93x = 3,748.30 × 1,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.93x = 6,852,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,642.06/2,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.99

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