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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.16, 3,134.88 and 1,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.16, 3,134.88 and 1,826.64 is: 2,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.16 : 3,134.88 = 1,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.16/3,134.88 = 1,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.16x = 3,134.88 × 1,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.16x = 5,726,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,297.20/2,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.42

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