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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.30, 3,225.45 and 1,840.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.30, 3,225.45 and 1,840.18 is: 2,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.30 : 3,225.45 = 1,840.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.30/3,225.45 = 1,840.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.30x = 3,225.45 × 1,840.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.30x = 5,935,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,935,408.58/2,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.34

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