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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.08, 3,341.94 and 1,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.08, 3,341.94 and 1,840.42 is: 2,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.08 : 3,341.94 = 1,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.08/3,341.94 = 1,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.08x = 3,341.94 × 1,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.08x = 6,150,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,573.21/2,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.20

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