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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.33, 3,432.89 and 1,826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.33, 3,432.89 and 1,826.01 is: 2,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.33 : 3,432.89 = 1,826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.33/3,432.89 = 1,826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.33x = 3,432.89 × 1,826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.33x = 6,268,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,268,482.34/2,487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.17

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