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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.83, 3,073.63 and 1,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.83, 3,073.63 and 1,834.03 is: 2,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.83 : 3,073.63 = 1,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.83/3,073.63 = 1,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.83x = 3,073.63 × 1,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.83x = 5,637,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637,129.63/2,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.53

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