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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.57, 4,003.45 and 1,836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.57, 4,003.45 and 1,836.73 is: 2,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.57 : 4,003.45 = 1,836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.57/4,003.45 = 1,836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.57x = 4,003.45 × 1,836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.57x = 7,353,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,256.20/2,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.32

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