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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.97, 3,340.39 and 1,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.97, 3,340.39 and 1,826.92 is: 2,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.97 : 3,340.39 = 1,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.97/3,340.39 = 1,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.97x = 3,340.39 × 1,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.97x = 6,102,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,625.30/2,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.08

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