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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.54, 3,358.26 and 1,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.54, 3,358.26 and 1,821.88 is: 2,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.54 : 3,358.26 = 1,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.54/3,358.26 = 1,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.54x = 3,358.26 × 1,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.54x = 6,118,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118,346.73/2,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.63

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