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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.98, 3,806.34 and 1,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.98, 3,806.34 and 1,870.22 is: 2,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.98 : 3,806.34 = 1,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.98/3,806.34 = 1,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.98x = 3,806.34 × 1,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.98x = 7,118,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,693.19/2,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.00

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