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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.66, 3,486.63 and 1,840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.66, 3,486.63 and 1,840.86 is: 2,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.66 : 3,486.63 = 1,840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.66/3,486.63 = 1,840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.66x = 3,486.63 × 1,840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.66x = 6,418,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,397.70/2,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.82

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