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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.14, 3,218.68 and 1,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.14, 3,218.68 and 1,803.12 is: 2,486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.14 : 3,218.68 = 1,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.14/3,218.68 = 1,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.14x = 3,218.68 × 1,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.14x = 5,803,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,666.28/2,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.43

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