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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.20, 3,235.42 and 1,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.20, 3,235.42 and 1,849.05 is: 2,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.20 : 3,235.42 = 1,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.20/3,235.42 = 1,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.20x = 3,235.42 × 1,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.20x = 5,982,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,453.35/2,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.76

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