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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.68, 4,111.12 and 1,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.68, 4,111.12 and 1,820.68 is: 2,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.68 : 4,111.12 = 1,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.68/4,111.12 = 1,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.68x = 4,111.12 × 1,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.68x = 7,485,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,033.96/2,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.11

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