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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.76, 3,508.41 and 1,836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.76, 3,508.41 and 1,836.01 is: 2,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.76 : 3,508.41 = 1,836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.76/3,508.41 = 1,836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.76x = 3,508.41 × 1,836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.76x = 6,441,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,475.84/2,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.27

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