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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.76, 3,501.12 and 2,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.76, 3,501.12 and 2,223.36 is: 3,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.76 : 3,501.12 = 2,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.76/3,501.12 = 2,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.76x = 3,501.12 × 2,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.76x = 7,784,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,250.16/2,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.50

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