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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.58, 3,351.69 and 1,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.58, 3,351.69 and 1,846.92 is: 2,773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.58 : 3,351.69 = 1,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.58/3,351.69 = 1,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.58x = 3,351.69 × 1,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.58x = 6,190,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190,303.29/2,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.96

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