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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.32, 3,259.47 and 1,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.32, 3,259.47 and 1,733.14 is: 2,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.32 : 3,259.47 = 1,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.32/3,259.47 = 1,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.32x = 3,259.47 × 1,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.32x = 5,649,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,117.84/2,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.33

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