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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.77, 3,257.05 and 2,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.77, 3,257.05 and 2,233.22 is: 3,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.77 : 3,257.05 = 2,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.77/3,257.05 = 2,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.77x = 3,257.05 × 2,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.77x = 7,273,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,681.75/2,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.98

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