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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.62, 3,576.45 and 1,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.62, 3,576.45 and 1,230.18 is: 1,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.62 : 3,576.45 = 1,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.62/3,576.45 = 1,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.62x = 3,576.45 × 1,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.62x = 4,399,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,677.26/2,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.80

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