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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.25, 3,996.73 and 1,833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.25, 3,996.73 and 1,833.22 is: 2,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.25 : 3,996.73 = 1,833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.25/3,996.73 = 1,833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.25x = 3,996.73 × 1,833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.25x = 7,326,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,885.37/2,897.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.91

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