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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.76, 3,997.80 and 1,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.76, 3,997.80 and 1,835.22 is: 2,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.76 : 3,997.80 = 1,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.76/3,997.80 = 1,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.76x = 3,997.80 × 1,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.76x = 7,336,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,842.52/2,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.90

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