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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.64, 3,357.27 and 1,829.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.64, 3,357.27 and 1,829.97 is: 2,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.64 : 3,357.27 = 1,829.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.64/3,357.27 = 1,829.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.64x = 3,357.27 × 1,829.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.64x = 6,143,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,703.38/2,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.94

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