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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.04, 3,908.98 and 1,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.04, 3,908.98 and 1,837.26 is: 2,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.04 : 3,908.98 = 1,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.04/3,908.98 = 1,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.04x = 3,908.98 × 1,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.04x = 7,181,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,812.59/2,832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.91

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