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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.57, 3,219.34 and 1,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.57, 3,219.34 and 1,546.25 is: 2,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.57 : 3,219.34 = 1,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.57/3,219.34 = 1,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.57x = 3,219.34 × 1,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.57x = 4,977,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,904.48/2,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.17

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