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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.47, 3,233.94 and 1,504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.47, 3,233.94 and 1,504.89 is: 2,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.47 : 3,233.94 = 1,504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.47/3,233.94 = 1,504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.47x = 3,233.94 × 1,504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.47x = 4,866,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,723.97/2,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.83

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