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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.20, 3,249.60 and 1,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.20, 3,249.60 and 1,832.72 is: 2,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.20 : 3,249.60 = 1,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.20/3,249.60 = 1,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.20x = 3,249.60 × 1,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.20x = 5,955,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,606.91/2,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.71

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