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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.20, 3,984.12 and 1,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.20, 3,984.12 and 1,834.92 is: 2,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.20 : 3,984.12 = 1,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.20/3,984.12 = 1,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.20x = 3,984.12 × 1,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.20x = 7,310,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,541.47/2,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.05

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