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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.78, 3,192.99 and 1,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.78, 3,192.99 and 1,842.23 is: 2,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.78 : 3,192.99 = 1,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.78/3,192.99 = 1,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.78x = 3,192.99 × 1,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.78x = 5,882,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,229.95/2,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.06

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