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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.80, 3,069.82 and 1,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.80, 3,069.82 and 1,827.88 is: 2,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.80 : 3,069.82 = 1,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.80/3,069.82 = 1,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.80x = 3,069.82 × 1,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.80x = 5,611,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,262.58/2,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.88

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