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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.08, 3,220.92 and 1,702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.08, 3,220.92 and 1,702.93 is: 2,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.08 : 3,220.92 = 1,702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.08/3,220.92 = 1,702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.08x = 3,220.92 × 1,702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.08x = 5,485,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,001.30/2,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.97

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