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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.54, 3,263.30 and 1,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.54, 3,263.30 and 1,837.96 is: 2,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.54 : 3,263.30 = 1,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.54/3,263.30 = 1,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.54x = 3,263.30 × 1,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.54x = 5,997,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,814.87/2,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.50

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