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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.79, 3,750.51 and 2,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.79, 3,750.51 and 2,333.23 is: 3,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.79 : 3,750.51 = 2,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.79/3,750.51 = 2,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.79x = 3,750.51 × 2,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.79x = 8,750,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,802.45/2,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.23

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