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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.97, 3,338.90 and 1,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.97, 3,338.90 and 1,825.92 is: 2,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.97 : 3,338.90 = 1,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.97/3,338.90 = 1,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.97x = 3,338.90 × 1,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.97x = 6,096,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,096,564.29/2,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.59

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