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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.27, 3,687.93 and 1,834.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.27, 3,687.93 and 1,834.11 is: 2,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.27 : 3,687.93 = 1,834.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.27/3,687.93 = 1,834.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.27x = 3,687.93 × 1,834.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.27x = 6,764,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,069.29/2,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.26

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