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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.93, 5,430.24 and 2,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.93, 5,430.24 and 2,233.98 is: 3,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.93 : 5,430.24 = 2,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.93/5,430.24 = 2,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.93x = 5,430.24 × 2,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.93x = 12,131,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131,047.56/3,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.03

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