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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.33, 3,197.30 and 1,845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.33, 3,197.30 and 1,845.09 is: 2,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.33 : 3,197.30 = 1,845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.33/3,197.30 = 1,845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.33x = 3,197.30 × 1,845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.33x = 5,899,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,899,297.03/2,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.83

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