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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.46, 3,747.09 and 1,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.46, 3,747.09 and 1,832.73 is: 2,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.46 : 3,747.09 = 1,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.46/3,747.09 = 1,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.46x = 3,747.09 × 1,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.46x = 6,867,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,397.08/2,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.21

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