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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.11, 3,227.81 and 1,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.11, 3,227.81 and 1,707.93 is: 2,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.11 : 3,227.81 = 1,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.11/3,227.81 = 1,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.11x = 3,227.81 × 1,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.11x = 5,512,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,864.99/2,338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.83

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