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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.84, 3,398.56 and 1,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.84, 3,398.56 and 1,803.56 is: 2,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.84 : 3,398.56 = 1,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.84/3,398.56 = 1,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.84x = 3,398.56 × 1,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.84x = 6,129,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,506.87/2,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.80

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