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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.32, 3,484.68 and 1,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.32, 3,484.68 and 1,804.36 is: 2,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.32 : 3,484.68 = 1,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.32/3,484.68 = 1,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.32x = 3,484.68 × 1,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.32x = 6,287,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,617.20/2,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.18

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