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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.60, 3,533.40 and 1,808.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.60, 3,533.40 and 1,808.85 is: 2,713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.60 : 3,533.40 = 1,808.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.60/3,533.40 = 1,808.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.60x = 3,533.40 × 1,808.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.60x = 6,391,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391,390.59/2,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.28

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