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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.83, 3,233.46 and 1,814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.83, 3,233.46 and 1,814.75 is: 2,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.83 : 3,233.46 = 1,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.83/3,233.46 = 1,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.83x = 3,233.46 × 1,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.83x = 5,867,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867,912.17/2,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.30

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