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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.71, 3,082.08 and 1,860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.71, 3,082.08 and 1,860.76 is: 2,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.71 : 3,082.08 = 1,860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.71/3,082.08 = 1,860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.71x = 3,082.08 × 1,860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.71x = 5,735,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,011.18/2,234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.33

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