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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.80, 3,353.74 and 1,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.80, 3,353.74 and 1,844.29 is: 2,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.80 : 3,353.74 = 1,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.80/3,353.74 = 1,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.80x = 3,353.74 × 1,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.80x = 6,185,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,269.14/2,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.90

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