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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.50, 3,350.33 and 846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.50, 3,350.33 and 846.94 is: 1,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.50 : 3,350.33 = 846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.50/3,350.33 = 846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.50x = 3,350.33 × 846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.50x = 2,837,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,507.50/2,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.43

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