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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.45, 3,237.62 and 1,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.45, 3,237.62 and 1,785.93 is: 2,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.45 : 3,237.62 = 1,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.45/3,237.62 = 1,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.45x = 3,237.62 × 1,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.45x = 5,782,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,153.76/2,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.21

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