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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.68, 3,601.02 and 1,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.68, 3,601.02 and 1,853.66 is: 2,780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.68 : 3,601.02 = 1,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.68/3,601.02 = 1,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.68x = 3,601.02 × 1,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.68x = 6,675,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,066.73/2,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.49

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