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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.53, 3,220.08 and 1,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.53, 3,220.08 and 1,482.72 is: 2,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.53 : 3,220.08 = 1,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.53/3,220.08 = 1,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.53x = 3,220.08 × 1,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.53x = 4,774,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,477.02/2,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.03

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