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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.65, 3,537.86 and 1,811.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.65, 3,537.86 and 1,811.15 is: 2,713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.65 : 3,537.86 = 1,811.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.65/3,537.86 = 1,811.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.65x = 3,537.86 × 1,811.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.65x = 6,407,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407,577.45/2,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.18

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