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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.24, 3,281.72 and 1,824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.24, 3,281.72 and 1,824.53 is: 2,733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.24 : 3,281.72 = 1,824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.24/3,281.72 = 1,824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.24x = 3,281.72 × 1,824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.24x = 5,987,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,571.06/2,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.75

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