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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.50, 3,544.98 and 1,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.50, 3,544.98 and 1,842.08 is: 2,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.50 : 3,544.98 = 1,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.50/3,544.98 = 1,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.50x = 3,544.98 × 1,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.50x = 6,530,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,136.76/2,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.25

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