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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.46, 3,231.62 and 1,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.46, 3,231.62 and 1,846.30 is: 2,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.46 : 3,231.62 = 1,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.46/3,231.62 = 1,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.46x = 3,231.62 × 1,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.46x = 5,966,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,540.01/2,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.95

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