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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.60, 3,474.18 and 1,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.60, 3,474.18 and 1,858.47 is: 2,779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.60 : 3,474.18 = 1,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.60/3,474.18 = 1,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.60x = 3,474.18 × 1,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.60x = 6,456,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,659.30/2,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.93

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