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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.69, 3,909.21 and 1,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.69, 3,909.21 and 1,834.20 is: 2,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.69 : 3,909.21 = 1,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.69/3,909.21 = 1,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.69x = 3,909.21 × 1,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.69x = 7,170,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,272.98/2,612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.40

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