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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.08, 3,559.70 and 1,823.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.08, 3,559.70 and 1,823.65 is: 2,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.08 : 3,559.70 = 1,823.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.08/3,559.70 = 1,823.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.08x = 3,559.70 × 1,823.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.08x = 6,491,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,646.91/2,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.84

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