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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.76, 3,906.72 and 1,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.76, 3,906.72 and 1,838.64 is: 2,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.76 : 3,906.72 = 1,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.76/3,906.72 = 1,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.76x = 3,906.72 × 1,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.76x = 7,183,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,051.66/2,830.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.50

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