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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.34, 3,221.73 and 1,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.34, 3,221.73 and 1,767.70 is: 2,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.34 : 3,221.73 = 1,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.34/3,221.73 = 1,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.34x = 3,221.73 × 1,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.34x = 5,695,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,052.12/2,334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.68

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