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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.17, 3,909.06 and 1,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.17, 3,909.06 and 1,837.08 is: 2,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.17 : 3,909.06 = 1,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.17/3,909.06 = 1,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.17x = 3,909.06 × 1,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.17x = 7,181,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,255.94/2,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.61

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