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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.59, 2,941.93 and 1,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.59, 2,941.93 and 1,837.35 is: 2,534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.59 : 2,941.93 = 1,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.59/2,941.93 = 1,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.59x = 2,941.93 × 1,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.59x = 5,405,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,355.09/2,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.64

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