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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.29, 3,298.93 and 1,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.29, 3,298.93 and 1,835.56 is: 2,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.29 : 3,298.93 = 1,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.29/3,298.93 = 1,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.29x = 3,298.93 × 1,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.29x = 6,055,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,383.49/2,388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.45

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