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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.09, 3,226.51 and 1,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.09, 3,226.51 and 1,892.44 is: 2,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.09 : 3,226.51 = 1,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.09/3,226.51 = 1,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.09x = 3,226.51 × 1,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.09x = 6,105,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,968.59/2,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.29

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