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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.56, 3,215.49 and 1,800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.56, 3,215.49 and 1,800.47 is: 2,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.56 : 3,215.49 = 1,800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.56/3,215.49 = 1,800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.56x = 3,215.49 × 1,800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.56x = 5,789,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,393.28/2,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.06

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