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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.97, 3,351.13 and 753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.97, 3,351.13 and 753.20 is: 1,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.97 : 3,351.13 = 753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.97/3,351.13 = 753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.97x = 3,351.13 × 753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.97x = 2,524,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,077.61/2,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.86

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