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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.92, 3,351.01 and 753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.92, 3,351.01 and 753.02 is: 1,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.92 : 3,351.01 = 753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.92/3,351.01 = 753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.92x = 3,351.01 × 753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.92x = 2,523,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,360.80/2,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.57

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