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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.69, 3,347.83 and 1,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.69, 3,347.83 and 1,613.10 is: 2,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.69 : 3,347.83 = 1,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.69/3,347.83 = 1,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.69x = 3,347.83 × 1,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.69x = 5,400,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,384.57/2,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.70

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