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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.08, 3,408.08 and 1,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.08, 3,408.08 and 1,839.52 is: 2,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.08 : 3,408.08 = 1,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.08/3,408.08 = 1,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.08x = 3,408.08 × 1,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.08x = 6,269,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,231.32/2,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.25

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