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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.14, 3,351.71 and 1,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.14, 3,351.71 and 1,845.74 is: 2,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.14 : 3,351.71 = 1,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.14/3,351.71 = 1,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.14x = 3,351.71 × 1,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.14x = 6,186,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,359.23/2,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.07

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