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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.27, 3,996.76 and 1,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.27, 3,996.76 and 1,833.25 is: 2,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.27 : 3,996.76 = 1,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.27/3,996.76 = 1,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.27x = 3,996.76 × 1,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.27x = 7,327,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,031.12/2,897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.94

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