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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.58, 3,773.71 and 1,851.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.58, 3,773.71 and 1,851.06 is: 2,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.58 : 3,773.71 = 1,851.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.58/3,773.71 = 1,851.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.58x = 3,773.71 × 1,851.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.58x = 6,985,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,363.63/2,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.52

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