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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.94, 3,332.88 and 1,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.94, 3,332.88 and 1,827.68 is: 2,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.94 : 3,332.88 = 1,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.94/3,332.88 = 1,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.94x = 3,332.88 × 1,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.94x = 6,091,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,438.12/2,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.44

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