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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.95, 3,256.96 and 1,833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.95, 3,256.96 and 1,833.33 is: 2,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.95 : 3,256.96 = 1,833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.95/3,256.96 = 1,833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.95x = 3,256.96 × 1,833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.95x = 5,971,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,093.54/2,360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.11

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