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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.08, 3,042.24 and 1,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.08, 3,042.24 and 1,833.60 is: 2,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.08 : 3,042.24 = 1,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.08/3,042.24 = 1,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.08x = 3,042.24 × 1,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.08x = 5,578,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,251.26/2,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.58

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