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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.94, 3,354.20 and 1,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.94, 3,354.20 and 1,873.82 is: 2,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.94 : 3,354.20 = 1,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.94/3,354.20 = 1,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.94x = 3,354.20 × 1,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.94x = 6,285,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285,167.04/2,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.95

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