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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.33, 2,938.34 and 1,853.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.33, 2,938.34 and 1,853.57 is: 2,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.33 : 2,938.34 = 1,853.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.33/2,938.34 = 1,853.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.33x = 2,938.34 × 1,853.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.33x = 5,446,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,418.87/2,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.01

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