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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.76, 2,999.96 and 1,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.76, 2,999.96 and 1,835.80 is: 2,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.76 : 2,999.96 = 1,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.76/2,999.96 = 1,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.76x = 2,999.96 × 1,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.76x = 5,507,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,326.57/2,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.55

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