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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.07, 3,399.46 and 1,837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.07, 3,399.46 and 1,837.14 is: 2,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.07 : 3,399.46 = 1,837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.07/3,399.46 = 1,837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.07x = 3,399.46 × 1,837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.07x = 6,245,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,283.94/2,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.51

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