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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.26, 3,344.40 and 1,840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.26, 3,344.40 and 1,840.86 is: 2,756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.26 : 3,344.40 = 1,840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.26/3,344.40 = 1,840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.26x = 3,344.40 × 1,840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.26x = 6,156,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,572.18/2,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.76

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