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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.16, 3,118.46 and 1,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.16, 3,118.46 and 1,832.36 is: 2,732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.16 : 3,118.46 = 1,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.16/3,118.46 = 1,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.16x = 3,118.46 × 1,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.16x = 5,714,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,141.37/2,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.53

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