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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.31, 3,347.53 and 1,501.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.31, 3,347.53 and 1,501.07 is: 2,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.31 : 3,347.53 = 1,501.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.31/3,347.53 = 1,501.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.31x = 3,347.53 × 1,501.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.31x = 5,024,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,852.61/2,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.96

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