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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.39, 3,119.00 and 1,842.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.39, 3,119.00 and 1,842.11 is: 2,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.39 : 3,119.00 = 1,842.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.39/3,119.00 = 1,842.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.39x = 3,119.00 × 1,842.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.39x = 5,745,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,516.28/2,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.58

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