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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.92, 2,960.04 and 1,827.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.92, 2,960.04 and 1,827.57 is: 2,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.92 : 2,960.04 = 1,827.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.92/2,960.04 = 1,827.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.92x = 2,960.04 × 1,827.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.92x = 5,409,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,680.30/2,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.74

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