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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.67, 4,120.92 and 1,825.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.67, 4,120.92 and 1,825.85 is: 2,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.67 : 4,120.92 = 1,825.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.67/4,120.92 = 1,825.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.67x = 4,120.92 × 1,825.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.67x = 7,524,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,181.78/2,746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.38

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