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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.35, 3,533.78 and 1,837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.35, 3,533.78 and 1,837.13 is: 2,756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.35 : 3,533.78 = 1,837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.35/3,533.78 = 1,837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.35x = 3,533.78 × 1,837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.35x = 6,492,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,009.72/2,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.28

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