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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.47, 3,907.38 and 1,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.47, 3,907.38 and 1,832.99 is: 2,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.47 : 3,907.38 = 1,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.47/3,907.38 = 1,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.47x = 3,907.38 × 1,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.47x = 7,162,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,188.47/2,611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.59

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