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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.86, 3,355.74 and 1,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.86, 3,355.74 and 1,833.62 is: 2,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.86 : 3,355.74 = 1,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.86/3,355.74 = 1,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.86x = 3,355.74 × 1,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.86x = 6,153,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,135.20/2,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.26

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