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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.42, 3,251.91 and 1,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.42, 3,251.91 and 1,830.46 is: 2,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.42 : 3,251.91 = 1,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.42/3,251.91 = 1,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.42x = 3,251.91 × 1,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.42x = 5,952,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,491.18/2,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.15

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