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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.83, 3,748.96 and 1,835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.83, 3,748.96 and 1,835.10 is: 2,528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.83 : 3,748.96 = 1,835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.83/3,748.96 = 1,835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.83x = 3,748.96 × 1,835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.83x = 6,879,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,716.50/2,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.54

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