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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.37, 3,194.80 and 2,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.37, 3,194.80 and 2,325.17 is: 3,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.37 : 3,194.80 = 2,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.37/3,194.80 = 2,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.37x = 3,194.80 × 2,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.37x = 7,428,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,437.14/2,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.57

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