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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.47, 3,344.74 and 1,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.47, 3,344.74 and 1,573.73 is: 2,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.47 : 3,344.74 = 1,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.47/3,344.74 = 1,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.47x = 3,344.74 × 1,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.47x = 5,263,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,697.02/2,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.74

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