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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.61, 2,759.55 and 1,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.61, 2,759.55 and 1,834.14 is: 2,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.61 : 2,759.55 = 1,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.61/2,759.55 = 1,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.61x = 2,759.55 × 1,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.61x = 5,061,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,401.04/1,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.99

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