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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.22, 3,395.07 and 1,833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.22, 3,395.07 and 1,833.84 is: 2,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.22 : 3,395.07 = 1,833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.22/3,395.07 = 1,833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.22x = 3,395.07 × 1,833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.22x = 6,226,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,015.17/2,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.62

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