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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.86, 3,502.92 and 1,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.86, 3,502.92 and 1,817.18 is: 2,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.86 : 3,502.92 = 1,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.86/3,502.92 = 1,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.86x = 3,502.92 × 1,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.86x = 6,365,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,428.38/2,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.43

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