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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.26, 3,904.65 and 1,837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.26, 3,904.65 and 1,837.14 is: 2,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.26 : 3,904.65 = 1,837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.26/3,904.65 = 1,837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.26x = 3,904.65 × 1,837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.26x = 7,173,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,388.70/2,829.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.43

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