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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.01, 3,343.41 and 1,845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.01, 3,343.41 and 1,845.65 is: 2,765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.01 : 3,343.41 = 1,845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.01/3,343.41 = 1,845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.01x = 3,343.41 × 1,845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.01x = 6,170,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,764.67/2,231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.91

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