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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.16, 3,349.73 and 1,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.16, 3,349.73 and 1,656.44 is: 2,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.16 : 3,349.73 = 1,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.16/3,349.73 = 1,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.16x = 3,349.73 × 1,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.16x = 5,548,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,614.15/2,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.65

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