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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.51, 4,075.79 and 1,836.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.51, 4,075.79 and 1,836.75 is: 2,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.51 : 4,075.79 = 1,836.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.51/4,075.79 = 1,836.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.51x = 4,075.79 × 1,836.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.51x = 7,486,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,198.10/2,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.82

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