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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.38, 3,233.76 and 1,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.38, 3,233.76 and 1,783.62 is: 2,460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.38 : 3,233.76 = 1,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.38/3,233.76 = 1,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.38x = 3,233.76 × 1,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.38x = 5,767,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,799.01/2,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.27

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