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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.69, 3,912.71 and 1,840.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.69, 3,912.71 and 1,840.19 is: 2,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.69 : 3,912.71 = 1,840.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.69/3,912.71 = 1,840.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.69x = 3,912.71 × 1,840.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.69x = 7,200,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,101.05/2,836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.21

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