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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.66, 3,220.36 and 1,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.66, 3,220.36 and 1,898.44 is: 2,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.66 : 3,220.36 = 1,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.66/3,220.36 = 1,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.66x = 3,220.36 × 1,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.66x = 6,113,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,647.44/2,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.29

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