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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.85, 4,175.77 and 2,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.85, 4,175.77 and 2,233.32 is: 3,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.85 : 4,175.77 = 2,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.85/4,175.77 = 2,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.85x = 4,175.77 × 2,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.85x = 9,325,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325,830.66/2,783.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.98

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