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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.37, 3,059.15 and 1,832.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.37, 3,059.15 and 1,832.35 is: 2,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.37 : 3,059.15 = 1,832.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.37/3,059.15 = 1,832.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.37x = 3,059.15 × 1,832.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.37x = 5,605,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,424.34/2,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.23

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