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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.26, 3,068.97 and 1,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.26, 3,068.97 and 1,812.72 is: 2,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.26 : 3,068.97 = 1,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.26/3,068.97 = 1,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.26x = 3,068.97 × 1,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.26x = 5,563,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,183.30/2,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.06

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