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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.46, 3,507.68 and 1,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.46, 3,507.68 and 1,851.84 is: 2,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.46 : 3,507.68 = 1,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.46/3,507.68 = 1,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.46x = 3,507.68 × 1,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.46x = 6,495,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,652.87/2,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.75

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