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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.62, 3,282.94 and 1,852.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.62, 3,282.94 and 1,852.74 is: 2,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.62 : 3,282.94 = 1,852.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.62/3,282.94 = 1,852.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.62x = 3,282.94 × 1,852.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.62x = 6,082,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,434.26/2,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.20

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