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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.99, 3,996.27 and 1,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.99, 3,996.27 and 1,834.29 is: 2,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.99 : 3,996.27 = 1,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.99/3,996.27 = 1,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.99x = 3,996.27 × 1,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.99x = 7,330,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,318.10/2,894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.07

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