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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.24, 3,179.56 and 1,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.24, 3,179.56 and 1,835.76 is: 2,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.24 : 3,179.56 = 1,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.24/3,179.56 = 1,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.24x = 3,179.56 × 1,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.24x = 5,836,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,909.07/2,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.92

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