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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.27, 3,084.38 and 1,735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.27, 3,084.38 and 1,735.15 is: 2,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.27 : 3,084.38 = 1,735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.27/3,084.38 = 1,735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.27x = 3,084.38 × 1,735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.27x = 5,351,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,845.57/2,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.42

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