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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.67, 3,894.44 and 1,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.67, 3,894.44 and 1,829.12 is: 2,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.67 : 3,894.44 = 1,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.67/3,894.44 = 1,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.67x = 3,894.44 × 1,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.67x = 7,123,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,369.48/2,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.63

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