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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.04, 2,842.80 and 1,837.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.04, 2,842.80 and 1,837.61 is: 2,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.04 : 2,842.80 = 1,837.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.04/2,842.80 = 1,837.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.04x = 2,842.80 × 1,837.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.04x = 5,223,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,957.71/2,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.08

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