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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.72, 3,751.53 and 1,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.72, 3,751.53 and 1,836.97 is: 2,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.72 : 3,751.53 = 1,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.72/3,751.53 = 1,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.72x = 3,751.53 × 1,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.72x = 6,891,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,448.06/2,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.09

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