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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.73, 3,371.22 and 2,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.73, 3,371.22 and 2,233.98 is: 3,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.73 : 3,371.22 = 2,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.73/3,371.22 = 2,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.73x = 3,371.22 × 2,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.73x = 7,531,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,238.06/2,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.55

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