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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.03, 3,244.89 and 1,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.03, 3,244.89 and 1,836.15 is: 2,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.03 : 3,244.89 = 1,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.03/3,244.89 = 1,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.03x = 3,244.89 × 1,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.03x = 5,958,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,104.77/2,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.52

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