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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.91, 3,835.98 and 1,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.91, 3,835.98 and 1,836.72 is: 2,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.91 : 3,835.98 = 1,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.91/3,835.98 = 1,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.91x = 3,835.98 × 1,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.91x = 7,045,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,621.19/2,780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.57

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