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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.93, 3,348.21 and 1,869.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.93, 3,348.21 and 1,869.81 is: 2,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.93 : 3,348.21 = 1,869.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.93/3,348.21 = 1,869.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.93x = 3,348.21 × 1,869.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.93x = 6,260,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,516.54/2,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.96

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