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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.52, 3,694.44 and 1,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.52, 3,694.44 and 1,836.92 is: 2,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.52 : 3,694.44 = 1,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.52/3,694.44 = 1,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.52x = 3,694.44 × 1,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.52x = 6,786,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,390.72/2,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.53

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