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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.44, 3,245.92 and 1,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.44, 3,245.92 and 1,852.29 is: 2,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.44 : 3,245.92 = 1,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.44/3,245.92 = 1,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.44x = 3,245.92 × 1,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.44x = 6,012,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,385.16/2,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.98

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