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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.50, 3,351.06 and 2,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.50, 3,351.06 and 2,053.68 is: 3,081.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.50 : 3,351.06 = 2,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.50/3,351.06 = 2,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.50x = 3,351.06 × 2,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.50x = 6,882,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,004.90/2,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.26

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