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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.58, 3,189.36 and 1,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.58, 3,189.36 and 1,839.34 is: 2,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.58 : 3,189.36 = 1,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.58/3,189.36 = 1,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.58x = 3,189.36 × 1,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.58x = 5,866,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,317.42/2,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.89

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