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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.25, 3,263.83 and 1,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.25, 3,263.83 and 1,829.84 is: 2,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.25 : 3,263.83 = 1,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.25/3,263.83 = 1,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.25x = 3,263.83 × 1,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.25x = 5,972,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,265.79/2,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.30

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