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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.79, 3,259.98 and 1,831.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.79, 3,259.98 and 1,831.44 is: 2,523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.79 : 3,259.98 = 1,831.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.79/3,259.98 = 1,831.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.79x = 3,259.98 × 1,831.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.79x = 5,970,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,457.77/2,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.67

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