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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.34, 3,963.33 and 1,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.34, 3,963.33 and 1,826.82 is: 2,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.34 : 3,963.33 = 1,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.34/3,963.33 = 1,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.34x = 3,963.33 × 1,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.34x = 7,240,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,290.51/2,873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.82

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