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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.90, 3,253.77 and 1,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.90, 3,253.77 and 1,836.18 is: 2,532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.90 : 3,253.77 = 1,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.90/3,253.77 = 1,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.90x = 3,253.77 × 1,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.90x = 5,974,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,507.40/2,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.75

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