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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.25, 3,295.92 and 1,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.25, 3,295.92 and 1,833.86 is: 2,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.25 : 3,295.92 = 1,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.25/3,295.92 = 1,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.25x = 3,295.92 × 1,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.25x = 6,044,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,255.85/2,200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.08

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