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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.33, 3,168.77 and 1,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.33, 3,168.77 and 1,842.27 is: 2,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.33 : 3,168.77 = 1,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.33/3,168.77 = 1,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.33x = 3,168.77 × 1,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.33x = 5,837,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,720.70/2,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.30

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