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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.03, 3,262.62 and 1,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.03, 3,262.62 and 1,837.45 is: 2,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.03 : 3,262.62 = 1,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.03/3,262.62 = 1,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.03x = 3,262.62 × 1,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.03x = 5,994,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,901.12/2,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.81

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