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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.43, 4,173.61 and 2,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.43, 4,173.61 and 2,369.13 is: 3,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.43 : 4,173.61 = 2,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.43/4,173.61 = 2,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.43x = 4,173.61 × 2,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.43x = 9,887,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,807.53/3,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.62

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