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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.92, 3,219.92 and 1,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.92, 3,219.92 and 1,636.24 is: 2,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.92 : 3,219.92 = 1,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.92/3,219.92 = 1,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.92x = 3,219.92 × 1,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.92x = 5,268,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,561.90/2,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.39

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