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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.34, 3,480.54 and 1,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.34, 3,480.54 and 1,858.13 is: 2,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.34 : 3,480.54 = 1,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.34/3,480.54 = 1,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.34x = 3,480.54 × 1,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.34x = 6,467,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,292.31/2,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.24

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