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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.70, 3,316.62 and 1,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.70, 3,316.62 and 1,844.80 is: 2,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.70 : 3,316.62 = 1,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.70/3,316.62 = 1,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.70x = 3,316.62 × 1,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.70x = 6,118,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118,500.58/2,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.45

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