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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.30, 3,221.31 and 1,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.30, 3,221.31 and 1,837.15 is: 2,534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.30 : 3,221.31 = 1,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.30/3,221.31 = 1,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.30x = 3,221.31 × 1,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.30x = 5,918,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,918,029.67/2,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.16

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