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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.95, 2,772.94 and 1,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.95, 2,772.94 and 1,829.43 is: 2,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.95 : 2,772.94 = 1,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.95/2,772.94 = 1,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.95x = 2,772.94 × 1,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.95x = 5,072,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,891.51/2,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.87

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