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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.23, 3,081.76 and 1,835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.23, 3,081.76 and 1,835.43 is: 2,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.23 : 3,081.76 = 1,835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.23/3,081.76 = 1,835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.23x = 3,081.76 × 1,835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.23x = 5,656,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,656,354.76/2,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.55

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