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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.97, 4,853.39 and 2,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.97, 4,853.39 and 2,370.51 is: 3,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.97 : 4,853.39 = 2,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.97/4,853.39 = 2,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.97x = 4,853.39 × 2,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.97x = 11,504,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504,997.68/3,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.55

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