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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.79, 5,082.66 and 1,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.79, 5,082.66 and 1,810.72 is: 2,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.79 : 5,082.66 = 1,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.79/5,082.66 = 1,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.79x = 5,082.66 × 1,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.79x = 9,203,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,274.12/3,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.20

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