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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.70, 3,217.58 and 1,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.70, 3,217.58 and 1,493.02 is: 2,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.70 : 3,217.58 = 1,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.70/3,217.58 = 1,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.70x = 3,217.58 × 1,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.70x = 4,803,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,911.29/2,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.50

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