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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.44, 3,444.96 and 1,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.44, 3,444.96 and 1,836 is: 2,532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.44 : 3,444.96 = 1,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.44/3,444.96 = 1,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.44x = 3,444.96 × 1,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.44x = 6,324,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,946.56/2,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.57

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