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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,347.60 and 1,816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,347.60 and 1,816.96 is: 2,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,347.60 = 1,816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,347.60 = 1,816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,347.60 × 1,816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 6,082,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,455.30/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.34

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