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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.54, 3,261.92 and 1,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.54, 3,261.92 and 1,836.96 is: 2,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.54 : 3,261.92 = 1,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.54/3,261.92 = 1,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.54x = 3,261.92 × 1,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.54x = 5,992,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,016.56/2,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.12

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