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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.69, 3,311.70 and 1,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.69, 3,311.70 and 1,845.19 is: 2,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.69 : 3,311.70 = 1,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.69/3,311.70 = 1,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.69x = 3,311.70 × 1,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.69x = 6,110,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110,715.72/2,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.42

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