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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.24, 3,524.64 and 1,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.24, 3,524.64 and 1,868 is: 2,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.24 : 3,524.64 = 1,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.24/3,524.64 = 1,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.24x = 3,524.64 × 1,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.24x = 6,584,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,027.52/2,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.67

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