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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.37, 3,266.64 and 1,835.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.37, 3,266.64 and 1,835.85 is: 2,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.37 : 3,266.64 = 1,835.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.37/3,266.64 = 1,835.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.37x = 3,266.64 × 1,835.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.37x = 5,997,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,061.04/2,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.48

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