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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.98, 3,753.45 and 1,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.98, 3,753.45 and 1,838.02 is: 2,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.98 : 3,753.45 = 1,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.98/3,753.45 = 1,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.98x = 3,753.45 × 1,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.98x = 6,898,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,916.17/2,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.45

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