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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.72, 3,561.90 and 1,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.72, 3,561.90 and 1,825.24 is: 2,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.72 : 3,561.90 = 1,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.72/3,561.90 = 1,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.72x = 3,561.90 × 1,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.72x = 6,501,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,322.36/2,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.18

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