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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.22, 3,415.68 and 1,840.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.22, 3,415.68 and 1,840.01 is: 2,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.22 : 3,415.68 = 1,840.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.22/3,415.68 = 1,840.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.22x = 3,415.68 × 1,840.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.22x = 6,284,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,885.36/2,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.68

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