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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.20, 3,080.64 and 1,843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.20, 3,080.64 and 1,843.54 is: 2,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.20 : 3,080.64 = 1,843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.20/3,080.64 = 1,843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.20x = 3,080.64 × 1,843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.20x = 5,679,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,283.07/2,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.57

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