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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.21, 3,233.79 and 1,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.21, 3,233.79 and 1,783.76 is: 2,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.21 : 3,233.79 = 1,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.21/3,233.79 = 1,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.21x = 3,233.79 × 1,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.21x = 5,768,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,289.08/2,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.66

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