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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.28, 3,220.56 and 1,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.28, 3,220.56 and 1,506.72 is: 2,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.28 : 3,220.56 = 1,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.28/3,220.56 = 1,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.28x = 3,220.56 × 1,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.28x = 4,852,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,482.16/2,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.68

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