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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.02, 3,347.72 and 1,504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.02, 3,347.72 and 1,504.02 is: 2,254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.02 : 3,347.72 = 1,504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.02/3,347.72 = 1,504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.02x = 3,347.72 × 1,504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.02x = 5,035,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,037.83/2,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.81

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