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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.57, 3,216.12 and 1,892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.57, 3,216.12 and 1,892.53 is: 2,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.57 : 3,216.12 = 1,892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.57/3,216.12 = 1,892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.57x = 3,216.12 × 1,892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.57x = 6,086,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086,603.58/2,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.28

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