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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.64, 3,485.84 and 1,801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.64, 3,485.84 and 1,801.41 is: 2,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.64 : 3,485.84 = 1,801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.64/3,485.84 = 1,801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.64x = 3,485.84 × 1,801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.64x = 6,279,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,404.96/2,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.56

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