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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.46, 3,337.39 and 1,703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.46, 3,337.39 and 1,703.46 is: 2,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.46 : 3,337.39 = 1,703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.46/3,337.39 = 1,703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.46x = 3,337.39 × 1,703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.46x = 5,685,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,110.37/2,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.43

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