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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.92, 3,446.64 and 1,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.92, 3,446.64 and 1,838.76 is: 2,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.92 : 3,446.64 = 1,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.92/3,446.64 = 1,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.92x = 3,446.64 × 1,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.92x = 6,337,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337,543.77/2,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.55

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