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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.32, 3,080.44 and 1,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.32, 3,080.44 and 1,533.48 is: 2,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.32 : 3,080.44 = 1,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.32/3,080.44 = 1,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.32x = 3,080.44 × 1,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.32x = 4,723,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,793.13/2,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.14

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