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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.70, 3,231.97 and 1,846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.70, 3,231.97 and 1,846.55 is: 2,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.70 : 3,231.97 = 1,846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.70/3,231.97 = 1,846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.70x = 3,231.97 × 1,846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.70x = 5,967,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,997.67/2,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.31

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