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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.38, 3,502.89 and 1,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.38, 3,502.89 and 1,848.54 is: 2,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.38 : 3,502.89 = 1,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.38/3,502.89 = 1,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.38x = 3,502.89 × 1,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.38x = 6,475,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,232.28/2,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.23

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