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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.95, 3,232.31 and 1,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.95, 3,232.31 and 1,846.80 is: 2,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.95 : 3,232.31 = 1,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.95/3,232.31 = 1,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.95x = 3,232.31 × 1,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.95x = 5,969,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,442.81/2,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.66

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