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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.62, 4,001.62 and 1,836.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.62, 4,001.62 and 1,836.99 is: 2,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.62 : 4,001.62 = 1,836.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.62/4,001.62 = 1,836.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.62x = 4,001.62 × 1,836.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.62x = 7,350,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,935.92/2,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.14

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