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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.41, 3,688.62 and 1,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.41, 3,688.62 and 1,834.63 is: 2,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.41 : 3,688.62 = 1,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.41/3,688.62 = 1,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.41x = 3,688.62 × 1,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.41x = 6,767,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,767,252.91/2,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.43

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