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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.86, 3,337.44 and 1,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.86, 3,337.44 and 1,826.37 is: 2,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.86 : 3,337.44 = 1,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.86/3,337.44 = 1,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.86x = 3,337.44 × 1,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.86x = 6,095,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,400.29/2,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.03

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