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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.47, 2,941.76 and 1,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.47, 2,941.76 and 1,837.22 is: 2,534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.47 : 2,941.76 = 1,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.47/2,941.76 = 1,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.47x = 2,941.76 × 1,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.47x = 5,404,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,672.25/2,132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.47

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