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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.52, 3,491.12 and 1,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.52, 3,491.12 and 1,854.04 is: 2,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.52 : 3,491.12 = 1,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.52/3,491.12 = 1,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.52x = 3,491.12 × 1,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.52x = 6,472,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,676.12/2,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.12

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