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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.86, 3,997.29 and 1,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.86, 3,997.29 and 1,833.90 is: 2,749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.86 : 3,997.29 = 1,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.86/3,997.29 = 1,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.86x = 3,997.29 × 1,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.86x = 7,330,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,630.13/2,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.82

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