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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.34, 3,351.12 and 1,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.34, 3,351.12 and 1,001.62 is: 1,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.34 : 3,351.12 = 1,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.34/3,351.12 = 1,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.34x = 3,351.12 × 1,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.34x = 3,356,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,548.81/2,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.93

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