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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.62, 3,509.33 and 1,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.62, 3,509.33 and 1,836.27 is: 2,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.62 : 3,509.33 = 1,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.62/3,509.33 = 1,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.62x = 3,509.33 × 1,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.62x = 6,444,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,068.22/2,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.43

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