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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.56, 3,210.69 and 2,039.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.56, 3,210.69 and 2,039.53 is: 2,806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.56 : 3,210.69 = 2,039.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.56/3,210.69 = 2,039.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.56x = 3,210.69 × 2,039.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.56x = 6,548,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,298.58/2,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.14

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