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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.23, 3,617.10 and 1,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.23, 3,617.10 and 1,826.32 is: 2,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.23 : 3,617.10 = 1,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.23/3,617.10 = 1,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.23x = 3,617.10 × 1,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.23x = 6,605,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,982.07/2,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.40

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