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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.55, 3,346.11 and 1,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.55, 3,346.11 and 1,863.03 is: 2,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.55 : 3,346.11 = 1,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.55/3,346.11 = 1,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.55x = 3,346.11 × 1,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.55x = 6,233,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,915.86/2,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.22

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