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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.83, 3,117.33 and 1,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.83, 3,117.33 and 1,673.34 is: 2,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.83 : 3,117.33 = 1,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.83/3,117.33 = 1,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.83x = 3,117.33 × 1,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.83x = 5,216,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,352.98/2,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.22

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