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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.74, 3,079.62 and 1,833.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.74, 3,079.62 and 1,833.93 is: 2,528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.74 : 3,079.62 = 1,833.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.74/3,079.62 = 1,833.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.74x = 3,079.62 × 1,833.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.74x = 5,647,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,807.51/2,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.41

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