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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.97, 3,337.20 and 1,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.97, 3,337.20 and 1,906.92 is: 2,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.97 : 3,337.20 = 1,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.97/3,337.20 = 1,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.97x = 3,337.20 × 1,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.97x = 6,363,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,773.42/2,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.36

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