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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.61, 2,959.38 and 1,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.61, 2,959.38 and 1,836 is: 2,740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.61 : 2,959.38 = 1,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.61/2,959.38 = 1,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.61x = 2,959.38 × 1,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.61x = 5,433,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,421.68/1,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.54

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