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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.15, 3,230.55 and 1,835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.15, 3,230.55 and 1,835.11 is: 2,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.15 : 3,230.55 = 1,835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.15/3,230.55 = 1,835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.15x = 3,230.55 × 1,835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.15x = 5,928,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,414.61/2,340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.35

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