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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.32, 3,542.40 and 1,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.32, 3,542.40 and 1,844.16 is: 2,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.32 : 3,542.40 = 1,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.32/3,542.40 = 1,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.32x = 3,542.40 × 1,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.32x = 6,532,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,752.38/2,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.89

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