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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.42, 4,176.61 and 2,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.42, 4,176.61 and 2,233.89 is: 3,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.42 : 4,176.61 = 2,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.42/4,176.61 = 2,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.42x = 4,176.61 × 2,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.42x = 9,330,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,087.31/2,784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.82

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