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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.18, 3,499.77 and 1,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.18, 3,499.77 and 1,347.50 is: 2,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.18 : 3,499.77 = 1,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.18/3,499.77 = 1,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.18x = 3,499.77 × 1,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.18x = 4,715,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,953.88/2,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.25

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