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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.68, 5,255.57 and 1,836.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.68, 5,255.57 and 1,836.41 is: 2,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.68 : 5,255.57 = 1,836.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.68/5,255.57 = 1,836.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.68x = 5,255.57 × 1,836.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.68x = 9,651,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,355.03/3,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.42

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