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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.27, 3,804.18 and 1,860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.27, 3,804.18 and 1,860.37 is: 2,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.27 : 3,804.18 = 1,860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.27/3,804.18 = 1,860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.27x = 3,804.18 × 1,860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.27x = 7,077,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,182.35/2,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.60

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