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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.19, 3,309.63 and 1,836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.19, 3,309.63 and 1,836.62 is: 2,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.19 : 3,309.63 = 1,836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.19/3,309.63 = 1,836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.19x = 3,309.63 × 1,836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.19x = 6,078,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,522.99/2,397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.69

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