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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.04, 3,080.97 and 1,759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.04, 3,080.97 and 1,759.47 is: 2,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.04 : 3,080.97 = 1,759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.04/3,080.97 = 1,759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.04x = 3,080.97 × 1,759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.04x = 5,420,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,877.74/2,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.57

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