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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.98, 4,094.55 and 1,851.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.98, 4,094.55 and 1,851.32 is: 2,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.98 : 4,094.55 = 1,851.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.98/4,094.55 = 1,851.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.98x = 4,094.55 × 1,851.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.98x = 7,580,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,332.54/2,730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.68

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