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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.34, 3,229.62 and 1,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.34, 3,229.62 and 1,869.10 is: 2,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.34 : 3,229.62 = 1,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.34/3,229.62 = 1,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.34x = 3,229.62 × 1,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.34x = 6,036,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,482.74/2,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.63

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