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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.93, 3,337.20 and 1,790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.93, 3,337.20 and 1,790.13 is: 2,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.93 : 3,337.20 = 1,790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.93/3,337.20 = 1,790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.93x = 3,337.20 × 1,790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.93x = 5,974,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974,034.35/2,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.02

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