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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.48, 4,074.90 and 1,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.48, 4,074.90 and 1,836.08 is: 2,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.48 : 4,074.90 = 1,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.48/4,074.90 = 1,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.48x = 4,074.90 × 1,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.48x = 7,481,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,842.39/2,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.37

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