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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.86, 3,794.25 and 2,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.86, 3,794.25 and 2,313.54 is: 3,464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.86 : 3,794.25 = 2,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.86/3,794.25 = 2,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.86x = 3,794.25 × 2,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.86x = 8,778,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,149.15/2,533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.34

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