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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.57, 3,350.32 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.57, 3,350.32 and 753.12 is: 1,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.57 : 3,350.32 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.57/3,350.32 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.57x = 3,350.32 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.57x = 2,523,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,193.00/2,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.67

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