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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.05, 3,347.28 and 1,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.05, 3,347.28 and 1,502.84 is: 2,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.05 : 3,347.28 = 1,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.05/3,347.28 = 1,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.05x = 3,347.28 × 1,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.05x = 5,030,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,409.54/2,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.71

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