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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.36, 3,084.96 and 1,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.36, 3,084.96 and 1,712.08 is: 2,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.36 : 3,084.96 = 1,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.36/3,084.96 = 1,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.36x = 3,084.96 × 1,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.36x = 5,281,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,698.32/2,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.91

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