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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.23, 3,340.76 and 1,827.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.23, 3,340.76 and 1,827.17 is: 2,728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.23 : 3,340.76 = 1,827.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.23/3,340.76 = 1,827.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.23x = 3,340.76 × 1,827.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.23x = 6,104,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104,124.31/2,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.43

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