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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.53, 3,263.31 and 1,837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.53, 3,263.31 and 1,837.95 is: 2,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.53 : 3,263.31 = 1,837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.53/3,263.31 = 1,837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.53x = 3,263.31 × 1,837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.53x = 5,997,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,800.61/2,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.50

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