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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.14, 3,556.46 and 1,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.14, 3,556.46 and 1,333.64 is: 1,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.14 : 3,556.46 = 1,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.14/3,556.46 = 1,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.14x = 3,556.46 × 1,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.14x = 4,743,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,037.31/2,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.63

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