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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.30, 3,354.50 and 1,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.30, 3,354.50 and 1,844.79 is: 2,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.30 : 3,354.50 = 1,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.30/3,354.50 = 1,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.30x = 3,354.50 × 1,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.30x = 6,188,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,338.83/2,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.65

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