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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.18, 3,242.32 and 1,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.18, 3,242.32 and 1,925.84 is: 2,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.18 : 3,242.32 = 1,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.18/3,242.32 = 1,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.18x = 3,242.32 × 1,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.18x = 6,244,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,189.55/2,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.43

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