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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.62, 3,523.50 and 1,618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.62, 3,523.50 and 1,618.86 is: 2,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.62 : 3,523.50 = 1,618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.62/3,523.50 = 1,618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.62x = 3,523.50 × 1,618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.62x = 5,704,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,053.21/2,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.83

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