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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.96, 3,230.49 and 1,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.96, 3,230.49 and 1,869.72 is: 2,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.96 : 3,230.49 = 1,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.96/3,230.49 = 1,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.96x = 3,230.49 × 1,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.96x = 6,040,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,111.76/2,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.50

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