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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.72, 3,222.60 and 1,835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.72, 3,222.60 and 1,835.94 is: 2,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.72 : 3,222.60 = 1,835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.72/3,222.60 = 1,835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.72x = 3,222.60 × 1,835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.72x = 5,916,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,500.24/2,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.66

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