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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.24, 3,233.36 and 2,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.24, 3,233.36 and 2,017.19 is: 2,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.24 : 3,233.36 = 2,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.24/3,233.36 = 2,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.24x = 3,233.36 × 2,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.24x = 6,522,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,275.21/2,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.08

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