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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.70, 3,220.34 and 1,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.70, 3,220.34 and 1,671.66 is: 2,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.70 : 3,220.34 = 1,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.70/3,220.34 = 1,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.70x = 3,220.34 × 1,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.70x = 5,383,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,305.21/2,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.77

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