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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.80, 2,751.73 and 1,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.80, 2,751.73 and 1,423.92 is: 2,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.80 : 2,751.73 = 1,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.80/2,751.73 = 1,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.80x = 2,751.73 × 1,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.80x = 3,918,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,226.06/1,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.18

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