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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.52, 3,500.04 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.52, 3,500.04 and 752.28 is: 1,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.52 : 3,500.04 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.52/3,500.04 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.52x = 3,500.04 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.52x = 2,633,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,010.09/2,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.34

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