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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.34, 3,349.80 and 1,507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.34, 3,349.80 and 1,507.58 is: 2,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.34 : 3,349.80 = 1,507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.34/3,349.80 = 1,507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.34x = 3,349.80 × 1,507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.34x = 5,050,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,091.48/2,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.23

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