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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.83, 3,747.58 and 1,834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.83, 3,747.58 and 1,834.10 is: 2,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.83 : 3,747.58 = 1,834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.83/3,747.58 = 1,834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.83x = 3,747.58 × 1,834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.83x = 6,873,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,413.15/2,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.15

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