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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.67, 3,718.89 and 1,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.67, 3,718.89 and 1,826.37 is: 2,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.67 : 3,718.89 = 1,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.67/3,718.89 = 1,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.67x = 3,718.89 × 1,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.67x = 6,792,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,069.13/2,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.59

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