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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.96, 3,228.99 and 1,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.96, 3,228.99 and 1,843.88 is: 2,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.96 : 3,228.99 = 1,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.96/3,228.99 = 1,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.96x = 3,228.99 × 1,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.96x = 5,953,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,870.08/2,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.43

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