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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.32, 3,277.60 and 1,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.32, 3,277.60 and 1,836 is: 2,532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.32 : 3,277.60 = 1,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.32/3,277.60 = 1,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.32x = 3,277.60 × 1,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.32x = 6,017,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,673.60/2,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.35

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