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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.76, 3,337.62 and 1,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.76, 3,337.62 and 1,796.76 is: 2,690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.76 : 3,337.62 = 1,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.76/3,337.62 = 1,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.76x = 3,337.62 × 1,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.76x = 5,996,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,902.11/2,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.69

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