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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.30, 3,905.69 and 1,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.30, 3,905.69 and 1,838.03 is: 2,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.30 : 3,905.69 = 1,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.30/3,905.69 = 1,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.30x = 3,905.69 × 1,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.30x = 7,178,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,746.67/2,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.60

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