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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.14, 3,350.37 and 1,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.14, 3,350.37 and 1,000.28 is: 1,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.14 : 3,350.37 = 1,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.14/3,350.37 = 1,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.14x = 3,350.37 × 1,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.14x = 3,351,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,297.23/2,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.71

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