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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.86, 3,511.62 and 1,836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.86, 3,511.62 and 1,836.53 is: 2,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.86 : 3,511.62 = 1,836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.86/3,511.62 = 1,836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.86x = 3,511.62 × 1,836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.86x = 6,449,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,177.92/2,545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.20

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