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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.02, 3,682.87 and 1,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.02, 3,682.87 and 1,834.03 is: 2,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.02 : 3,682.87 = 1,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.02/3,682.87 = 1,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.02x = 3,682.87 × 1,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.02x = 6,754,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,494.07/2,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.29

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