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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.13, 2,936.46 and 1,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.13, 2,936.46 and 1,837.29 is: 2,530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.13 : 2,936.46 = 1,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.13/2,936.46 = 1,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.13x = 2,936.46 × 1,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.13x = 5,395,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,128.59/2,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.39

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