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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.85, 3,335.73 and 1,823.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.85, 3,335.73 and 1,823.79 is: 2,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.85 : 3,335.73 = 1,823.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.85/3,335.73 = 1,823.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.85x = 3,335.73 × 1,823.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.85x = 6,083,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,665.35/2,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.40

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