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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.22, 3,555.55 and 1,749.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.22, 3,555.55 and 1,749.26 is: 2,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.22 : 3,555.55 = 1,749.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.22/3,555.55 = 1,749.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.22x = 3,555.55 × 1,749.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.22x = 6,219,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,585.91/2,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.06

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