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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.67, 4,148.16 and 2,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.67, 4,148.16 and 2,333.46 is: 3,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.67 : 4,148.16 = 2,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.67/4,148.16 = 2,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.67x = 4,148.16 × 2,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.67x = 9,679,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,565.43/2,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.32

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