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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.04, 3,555.82 and 1,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.04, 3,555.82 and 1,833.82 is: 2,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.04 : 3,555.82 = 1,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.04/3,555.82 = 1,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.04x = 3,555.82 × 1,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.04x = 6,520,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,733.83/2,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.40

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