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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.33, 3,177.05 and 1,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.33, 3,177.05 and 1,848.27 is: 2,551.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.33 : 3,177.05 = 1,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.33/3,177.05 = 1,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.33x = 3,177.05 × 1,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.33x = 5,872,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,036.96/2,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.58

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