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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.04, 3,349.62 and 1,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.04, 3,349.62 and 1,842.84 is: 2,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.04 : 3,349.62 = 1,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.04/3,349.62 = 1,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.04x = 3,349.62 × 1,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.04x = 6,172,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,813.72/2,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.37

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