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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.20, 3,248.22 and 1,831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.20, 3,248.22 and 1,831.72 is: 2,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.20 : 3,248.22 = 1,831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.20/3,248.22 = 1,831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.20x = 3,248.22 × 1,831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.20x = 5,949,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,829.54/2,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.33

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