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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.77, 3,084.72 and 1,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.77, 3,084.72 and 1,799.70 is: 2,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.77 : 3,084.72 = 1,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.77/3,084.72 = 1,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.77x = 3,084.72 × 1,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.77x = 5,551,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,570.58/2,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.32

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