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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.26, 3,356.40 and 1,848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.26, 3,356.40 and 1,848.86 is: 2,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.26 : 3,356.40 = 1,848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.26/3,356.40 = 1,848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.26x = 3,356.40 × 1,848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.26x = 6,205,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205,513.70/2,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.76

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