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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.13, 3,353.64 and 1,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.13, 3,353.64 and 1,647.30 is: 2,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.13 : 3,353.64 = 1,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.13/3,353.64 = 1,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.13x = 3,353.64 × 1,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.13x = 5,524,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524,451.17/2,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.75

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