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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.45, 2,905.43 and 1,828.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.45, 2,905.43 and 1,828.65 is: 2,518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.45 : 2,905.43 = 1,828.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.45/2,905.43 = 1,828.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.45x = 2,905.43 × 1,828.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.45x = 5,313,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,005.43/2,109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.67

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