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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.82, 3,283.68 and 1,819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.82, 3,283.68 and 1,819.54 is: 2,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.82 : 3,283.68 = 1,819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.82/3,283.68 = 1,819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.82x = 3,283.68 × 1,819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.82x = 5,974,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,787.11/2,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.77

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