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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.12, 3,481.80 and 1,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.12, 3,481.80 and 1,804.24 is: 2,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.12 : 3,481.80 = 1,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.12/3,481.80 = 1,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.12x = 3,481.80 × 1,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.12x = 6,282,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,002.83/2,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.80

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