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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.92, 3,466.28 and 1,852.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.92, 3,466.28 and 1,852.38 is: 2,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.92 : 3,466.28 = 1,852.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.92/3,466.28 = 1,852.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.92x = 3,466.28 × 1,852.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.92x = 6,420,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,420,858.48/2,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.89

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