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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.84, 3,450.60 and 1,832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.84, 3,450.60 and 1,832.15 is: 2,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.84 : 3,450.60 = 1,832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.84/3,450.60 = 1,832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.84x = 3,450.60 × 1,832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.84x = 6,322,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,025.42/2,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.51

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