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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.62, 3,256.23 and 1,829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.62, 3,256.23 and 1,829.98 is: 2,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.62 : 3,256.23 = 1,829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.62/3,256.23 = 1,829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.62x = 3,256.23 × 1,829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.62x = 5,958,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,835.78/2,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.27

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