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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.09, 3,034.73 and 1,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.09, 3,034.73 and 1,845.24 is: 2,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.09 : 3,034.73 = 1,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.09/3,034.73 = 1,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.09x = 3,034.73 × 1,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.09x = 5,599,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,805.19/2,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.34

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