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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.59, 3,415.34 and 1,864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.59, 3,415.34 and 1,864.73 is: 2,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.59 : 3,415.34 = 1,864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.59/3,415.34 = 1,864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.59x = 3,415.34 × 1,864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.59x = 6,368,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,660.56/2,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.80

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