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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.34 and 917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.34 and 917.06 is: 1,375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.68 : 3,350.34 = 917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.68/3,350.34 = 917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.68x = 3,350.34 × 917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.68x = 3,072,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,446.05/2,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.51

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