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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.97, 2,943.83 and 1,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.97, 2,943.83 and 1,838.73 is: 2,536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.97 : 2,943.83 = 1,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.97/2,943.83 = 1,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.97x = 2,943.83 × 1,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.97x = 5,412,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,908.54/2,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.54

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