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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.29, 3,217.74 and 1,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.29, 3,217.74 and 1,803.35 is: 2,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.29 : 3,217.74 = 1,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.29/3,217.74 = 1,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.29x = 3,217.74 × 1,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.29x = 5,802,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,711.43/2,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.92

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