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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.91, 3,080.27 and 1,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.91, 3,080.27 and 1,813.73 is: 2,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.91 : 3,080.27 = 1,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.91/3,080.27 = 1,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.91x = 3,080.27 × 1,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.91x = 5,586,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,769.04/2,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.02

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