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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.47, 3,339.65 and 1,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.47, 3,339.65 and 1,826.42 is: 2,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.47 : 3,339.65 = 1,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.47/3,339.65 = 1,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.47x = 3,339.65 × 1,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.47x = 6,099,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,594.42/2,236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.33

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