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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.09, 3,081.81 and 1,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.09, 3,081.81 and 1,533.25 is: 2,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.09 : 3,081.81 = 1,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.09/3,081.81 = 1,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.09x = 3,081.81 × 1,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.09x = 4,725,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,185.18/2,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.99

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