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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.19, 3,985.80 and 1,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.19, 3,985.80 and 1,832.97 is: 2,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.19 : 3,985.80 = 1,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.19/3,985.80 = 1,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.19x = 3,985.80 × 1,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.19x = 7,305,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,851.83/2,657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.47

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