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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.08, 3,346.97 and 1,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.08, 3,346.97 and 1,683.45 is: 2,523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.08 : 3,346.97 = 1,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.08/3,346.97 = 1,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.08x = 3,346.97 × 1,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.08x = 5,634,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,634,448.23/2,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.17

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