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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.06, 3,806.96 and 1,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.06, 3,806.96 and 1,874.33 is: 2,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.06 : 3,806.96 = 1,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.06/3,806.96 = 1,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.06x = 3,806.96 × 1,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.06x = 7,135,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,470.93/2,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.26

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