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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.04, 3,906.41 and 1,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.04, 3,906.41 and 1,836.02 is: 2,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.04 : 3,906.41 = 1,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.04/3,906.41 = 1,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.04x = 3,906.41 × 1,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.04x = 7,172,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,235.83/2,829.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.22

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