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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.93, 3,339.23 and 1,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.93, 3,339.23 and 1,863.81 is: 2,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.93 : 3,339.23 = 1,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.93/3,339.23 = 1,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.93x = 3,339.23 × 1,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.93x = 6,223,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,680.95/2,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.98

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