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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,512.49 and 1,850.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,512.49 and 1,850.94 is: 2,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,512.49 = 1,850.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,512.49 = 1,850.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,512.49 × 1,850.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 6,501,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,408.24/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.47

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