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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.41, 3,555.83 and 1,749.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.41, 3,555.83 and 1,749.45 is: 2,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.41 : 3,555.83 = 1,749.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.41/3,555.83 = 1,749.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.41x = 3,555.83 × 1,749.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.41x = 6,220,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,738.05/2,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.34

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