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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.52, 3,489.62 and 1,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.52, 3,489.62 and 1,853.04 is: 2,786.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.52 : 3,489.62 = 1,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.52/3,489.62 = 1,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.52x = 3,489.62 × 1,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.52x = 6,466,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,405.44/2,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.62

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