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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.97, 3,202.84 and 1,824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.97, 3,202.84 and 1,824.53 is: 2,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.97 : 3,202.84 = 1,824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.97/3,202.84 = 1,824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.97x = 3,202.84 × 1,824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.97x = 5,843,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,663.93/2,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.03

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