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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.98, 3,752.07 and 1,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.98, 3,752.07 and 1,837.02 is: 2,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.98 : 3,752.07 = 1,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.98/3,752.07 = 1,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.98x = 3,752.07 × 1,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.98x = 6,892,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,627.63/2,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.07

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