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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.30, 3,222.69 and 1,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.30, 3,222.69 and 1,838.18 is: 2,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.30 : 3,222.69 = 1,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.30/3,222.69 = 1,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.30x = 3,222.69 × 1,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.30x = 5,923,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923,884.30/2,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.58

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