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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.55, 4,118.31 and 1,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.55, 4,118.31 and 1,870.26 is: 2,804.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.55 : 4,118.31 = 1,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.55/4,118.31 = 1,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.55x = 4,118.31 × 1,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.55x = 7,702,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,310.46/2,746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.36

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