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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.82, 2,965.91 and 1,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.82, 2,965.91 and 1,835.33 is: 2,535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.82 : 2,965.91 = 1,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.82/2,965.91 = 1,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.82x = 2,965.91 × 1,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.82x = 5,443,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,399.59/2,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.57

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