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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.49, 3,469.20 and 1,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.49, 3,469.20 and 1,846.90 is: 2,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.49 : 3,469.20 = 1,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.49/3,469.20 = 1,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.49x = 3,469.20 × 1,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.49x = 6,407,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407,262.89/2,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.12

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