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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.62, 3,595.33 and 1,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.62, 3,595.33 and 1,848.42 is: 2,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.62 : 3,595.33 = 1,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.62/3,595.33 = 1,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.62x = 3,595.33 × 1,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.62x = 6,645,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,679.88/2,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.32

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