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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.44, 3,356.64 and 1,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.44, 3,356.64 and 1,844.64 is: 2,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.44 : 3,356.64 = 1,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.44/3,356.64 = 1,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.44x = 3,356.64 × 1,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.44x = 6,191,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,792.41/2,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.31

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