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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.25, 3,083.49 and 1,860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.25, 3,083.49 and 1,860.57 is: 2,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.25 : 3,083.49 = 1,860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.25/3,083.49 = 1,860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.25x = 3,083.49 × 1,860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.25x = 5,737,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,052.05/2,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.77

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