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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.22, 3,347.84 and 1,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.22, 3,347.84 and 1,062.50 is: 1,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.22 : 3,347.84 = 1,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.22/3,347.84 = 1,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.22x = 3,347.84 × 1,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.22x = 3,557,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,080/2,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.80

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