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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.92, 3,055.04 and 1,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.92, 3,055.04 and 1,844.16 is: 2,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.92 : 3,055.04 = 1,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.92/3,055.04 = 1,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.92x = 3,055.04 × 1,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.92x = 5,633,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,982.57/2,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.21

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