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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.37, 3,534.84 and 1,618.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.37, 3,534.84 and 1,618.11 is: 2,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.37 : 3,534.84 = 1,618.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.37/3,534.84 = 1,618.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.37x = 3,534.84 × 1,618.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.37x = 5,719,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,759.95/2,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.33

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