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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.22, 3,385.11 and 1,868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.22, 3,385.11 and 1,868.56 is: 2,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.22 : 3,385.11 = 1,868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.22/3,385.11 = 1,868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.22x = 3,385.11 × 1,868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.22x = 6,325,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325,281.14/2,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.05

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