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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.94, 3,226.50 and 1,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.94, 3,226.50 and 1,804.88 is: 2,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.94 : 3,226.50 = 1,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.94/3,226.50 = 1,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.94x = 3,226.50 × 1,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.94x = 5,823,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823,453.39/2,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.91

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