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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.23, 3,244.37 and 1,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.23, 3,244.37 and 1,837.26 is: 2,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.23 : 3,244.37 = 1,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.23/3,244.37 = 1,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.23x = 3,244.37 × 1,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.23x = 5,960,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,742.04/2,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.21

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