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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.39, 3,539.30 and 1,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.39, 3,539.30 and 1,897.83 is: 2,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.39 : 3,539.30 = 1,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.39/3,539.30 = 1,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.39x = 3,539.30 × 1,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.39x = 6,716,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,980.23/2,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.89

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