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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.94, 4,126.96 and 1,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.94, 4,126.96 and 1,828.68 is: 2,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.94 : 4,126.96 = 1,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.94/4,126.96 = 1,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.94x = 4,126.96 × 1,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.94x = 7,546,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,889.21/2,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.41

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