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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.82, 3,804.03 and 1,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.82, 3,804.03 and 1,824.62 is: 2,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.82 : 3,804.03 = 1,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.82/3,804.03 = 1,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.82x = 3,804.03 × 1,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.82x = 6,940,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,909.22/2,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.64

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