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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.31, 2,975.64 and 1,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.31, 2,975.64 and 1,834.23 is: 2,534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.31 : 2,975.64 = 1,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.31/2,975.64 = 1,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.31x = 2,975.64 × 1,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.31x = 5,458,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,008.16/2,153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.71

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