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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.82, 3,615.69 and 1,834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.82, 3,615.69 and 1,834.42 is: 2,528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.82 : 3,615.69 = 1,834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.82/3,615.69 = 1,834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.82x = 3,615.69 × 1,834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.82x = 6,632,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,694.05/2,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.84

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