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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.50, 3,223.03 and 1,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.50, 3,223.03 and 1,508.94 is: 2,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.50 : 3,223.03 = 1,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.50/3,223.03 = 1,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.50x = 3,223.03 × 1,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.50x = 4,863,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,358.89/2,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.36

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