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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.46, 3,772.35 and 1,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.46, 3,772.35 and 1,803.66 is: 2,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.46 : 3,772.35 = 1,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.46/3,772.35 = 1,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.46x = 3,772.35 × 1,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.46x = 6,804,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,036.80/2,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.08

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