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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,489.30 and 2,074.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,489.30 and 2,074.77 is: 3,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,489.30 = 2,074.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,489.30 = 2,074.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,489.30 × 2,074.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 7,239,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,494.96/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.87

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