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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.24, 3,180.94 and 1,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.24, 3,180.94 and 1,836.76 is: 2,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.24 : 3,180.94 = 1,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.24/3,180.94 = 1,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.24x = 3,180.94 × 1,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.24x = 5,842,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,623.35/2,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.30

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