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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.08, 3,190.84 and 1,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.08, 3,190.84 and 1,855.52 is: 2,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.08 : 3,190.84 = 1,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.08/3,190.84 = 1,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.08x = 3,190.84 × 1,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.08x = 5,920,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,920,667.44/2,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.73

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