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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.39, 3,342.19 and 1,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.39, 3,342.19 and 1,647 is: 2,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.39 : 3,342.19 = 1,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.39/3,342.19 = 1,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.39x = 3,342.19 × 1,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.39x = 5,504,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,586.93/2,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.68

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