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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.56, 3,482.87 and 1,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.56, 3,482.87 and 1,835.33 is: 2,748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.56 : 3,482.87 = 1,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.56/3,482.87 = 1,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.56x = 3,482.87 × 1,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.56x = 6,392,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,189.21/2,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.67

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