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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.08, 3,556.76 and 1,850.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.08, 3,556.76 and 1,850.07 is: 2,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.08 : 3,556.76 = 1,850.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.08/3,556.76 = 1,850.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.08x = 3,556.76 × 1,850.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.08x = 6,580,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,254.97/2,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.21

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