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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.48, 4,076.28 and 1,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.48, 4,076.28 and 1,837.08 is: 2,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.48 : 4,076.28 = 1,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.48/4,076.28 = 1,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.48x = 4,076.28 × 1,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.48x = 7,488,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,452.46/2,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.75

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