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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.59, 3,227.65 and 1,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.59, 3,227.65 and 1,843.44 is: 2,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.59 : 3,227.65 = 1,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.59/3,227.65 = 1,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.59x = 3,227.65 × 1,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.59x = 5,949,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,979.12/2,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.00

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