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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.59, 3,763.80 and 1,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.59, 3,763.80 and 1,844.84 is: 2,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.59 : 3,763.80 = 1,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.59/3,763.80 = 1,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.59x = 3,763.80 × 1,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.59x = 6,943,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,943,608.79/2,730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.90

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