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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.46, 4,075.77 and 1,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.46, 4,075.77 and 1,835.04 is: 2,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.46 : 4,075.77 = 1,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.46/4,075.77 = 1,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.46x = 4,075.77 × 1,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.46x = 7,479,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,200.98/2,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.50

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