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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.24, 3,172.66 and 1,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.24, 3,172.66 and 1,830.76 is: 2,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.24 : 3,172.66 = 1,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.24/3,172.66 = 1,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.24x = 3,172.66 × 1,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.24x = 5,808,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,379.02/2,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.02

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