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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.36, 3,125.66 and 1,824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.36, 3,125.66 and 1,824.48 is: 2,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.36 : 3,125.66 = 1,824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.36/3,125.66 = 1,824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.36x = 3,125.66 × 1,824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.36x = 5,702,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,695.03/2,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.02

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