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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.74, 3,348.18 and 1,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.74, 3,348.18 and 1,501.50 is: 2,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.74 : 3,348.18 = 1,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.74/3,348.18 = 1,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.74x = 3,348.18 × 1,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.74x = 5,027,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,292.27/2,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.62

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