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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.72, 3,501.36 and 1,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.72, 3,501.36 and 1,818.32 is: 2,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.72 : 3,501.36 = 1,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.72/3,501.36 = 1,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.72x = 3,501.36 × 1,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.72x = 6,366,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,581.72/2,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.25

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