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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.67, 3,504.01 and 2,008.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.67, 3,504.01 and 2,008.15 is: 3,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.67 : 3,504.01 = 2,008.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.67/3,504.01 = 2,008.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.67x = 3,504.01 × 2,008.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.67x = 7,036,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,577.68/2,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.24

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