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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.82, 3,541.54 and 1,838.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.82, 3,541.54 and 1,838.95 is: 2,756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.82 : 3,541.54 = 1,838.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.82/3,541.54 = 1,838.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.82x = 3,541.54 × 1,838.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.82x = 6,512,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,714.98/2,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.33

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