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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.00, 3,219.55 and 1,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.00, 3,219.55 and 1,705.66 is: 2,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.00 : 3,219.55 = 1,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.00/3,219.55 = 1,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.00x = 3,219.55 × 1,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.00x = 5,491,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,445.34/2,333.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.81

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