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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.98, 3,233.68 and 1,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.98, 3,233.68 and 1,814.90 is: 2,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.98 : 3,233.68 = 1,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.98/3,233.68 = 1,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.98x = 3,233.68 × 1,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.98x = 5,868,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,813.28/2,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.51

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