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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.50, 3,347.40 and 1,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.50, 3,347.40 and 1,507.74 is: 2,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.50 : 3,347.40 = 1,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.50/3,347.40 = 1,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.50x = 3,347.40 × 1,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.50x = 5,047,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,008.88/2,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.69

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