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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.88, 3,505.14 and 1,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.88, 3,505.14 and 1,850.04 is: 2,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.88 : 3,505.14 = 1,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.88/3,505.14 = 1,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.88x = 3,505.14 × 1,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.88x = 6,484,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,649.21/2,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.48

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