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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.53, 3,938.67 and 2,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.53, 3,938.67 and 2,343.08 is: 3,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.53 : 3,938.67 = 2,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.53/3,938.67 = 2,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.53x = 3,938.67 × 2,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.53x = 9,228,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,618.90/2,633.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.28

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