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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.36, 3,615.84 and 1,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.36, 3,615.84 and 1,834.02 is: 2,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.36 : 3,615.84 = 1,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.36/3,615.84 = 1,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.36x = 3,615.84 × 1,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.36x = 6,631,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,522.88/2,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.98

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