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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.98, 3,203.22 and 1,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.98, 3,203.22 and 1,849.94 is: 2,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.98 : 3,203.22 = 1,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.98/3,203.22 = 1,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.98x = 3,203.22 × 1,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.98x = 5,925,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,764.81/2,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.93

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