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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.25, 3,214.11 and 1,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.25, 3,214.11 and 1,533.33 is: 2,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.25 : 3,214.11 = 1,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.25/3,214.11 = 1,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.25x = 3,214.11 × 1,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.25x = 4,928,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,291.29/2,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.92

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