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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.95, 3,328.80 and 1,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.95, 3,328.80 and 1,852.27 is: 2,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.95 : 3,328.80 = 1,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.95/3,328.80 = 1,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.95x = 3,328.80 × 1,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.95x = 6,165,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,821.11/2,409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.48

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