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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.82, 3,226.48 and 1,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.82, 3,226.48 and 1,745.32 is: 2,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.82 : 3,226.48 = 1,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.82/3,226.48 = 1,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.82x = 3,226.48 × 1,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.82x = 5,631,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,240.07/2,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.82

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