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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.98, 3,253.34 and 1,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.98, 3,253.34 and 1,826.62 is: 2,517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.98 : 3,253.34 = 1,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.98/3,253.34 = 1,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.98x = 3,253.34 × 1,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.98x = 5,942,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,612.34/2,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.01

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