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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.14, 3,220.41 and 1,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.14, 3,220.41 and 1,864.30 is: 2,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.14 : 3,220.41 = 1,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.14/3,220.41 = 1,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.14x = 3,220.41 × 1,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.14x = 6,003,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,810.36/2,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.27

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