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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.28, 3,218.64 and 1,743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.28, 3,218.64 and 1,743.82 is: 2,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.28 : 3,218.64 = 1,743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.28/3,218.64 = 1,743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.28x = 3,218.64 × 1,743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.28x = 5,612,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,728.80/2,334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.48

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