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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.30, 4,215.96 and 1,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.30, 4,215.96 and 1,837.44 is: 2,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.30 : 4,215.96 = 1,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.30/4,215.96 = 1,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.30x = 4,215.96 × 1,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.30x = 7,746,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,573.54/2,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.58

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