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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.94, 3,082.91 and 1,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.94, 3,082.91 and 1,673.42 is: 2,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.94 : 3,082.91 = 1,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.94/3,082.91 = 1,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.94x = 3,082.91 × 1,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.94x = 5,158,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,979.47/2,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.37

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