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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.50, 3,220.23 and 1,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.50, 3,220.23 and 1,402.30 is: 1,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.50 : 3,220.23 = 1,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.50/3,220.23 = 1,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.50x = 3,220.23 × 1,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.50x = 4,515,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,728.53/2,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.17

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