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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.77, 3,211.32 and 1,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.77, 3,211.32 and 1,733.22 is: 2,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.77 : 3,211.32 = 1,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.77/3,211.32 = 1,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.77x = 3,211.32 × 1,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.77x = 5,565,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,924.05/2,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.12

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