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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.56, 3,080.96 and 1,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.56, 3,080.96 and 1,884.48 is: 2,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.56 : 3,080.96 = 1,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.56/3,080.96 = 1,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.56x = 3,080.96 × 1,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.56x = 5,806,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,007.50/2,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.28

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