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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.80, 3,297.30 and 1,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.80, 3,297.30 and 1,836.40 is: 2,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.80 : 3,297.30 = 1,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.80/3,297.30 = 1,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.80x = 3,297.30 × 1,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.80x = 6,055,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,161.72/2,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.38

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