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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.82, 3,614.31 and 1,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.82, 3,614.31 and 1,833.42 is: 2,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.82 : 3,614.31 = 1,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.82/3,614.31 = 1,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.82x = 3,614.31 × 1,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.82x = 6,626,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,548.24/2,621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.46

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