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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.74, 4,037.63 and 1,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.74, 4,037.63 and 1,806.73 is: 2,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.74 : 4,037.63 = 1,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.74/4,037.63 = 1,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.74x = 4,037.63 × 1,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.74x = 7,294,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294,907.25/2,925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.35

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