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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.24, 3,404.76 and 1,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.24, 3,404.76 and 1,906.92 is: 2,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.24 : 3,404.76 = 1,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.24/3,404.76 = 1,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.24x = 3,404.76 × 1,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.24x = 6,492,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,604.94/2,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.40

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