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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.75, 3,811.22 and 1,830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.75, 3,811.22 and 1,830.25 is: 2,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.75 : 3,811.22 = 1,830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.75/3,811.22 = 1,830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.75x = 3,811.22 × 1,830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.75x = 6,975,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,485.41/2,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.75

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