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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.91, 3,449.29 and 2,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.91, 3,449.29 and 2,333.24 is: 3,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.91 : 3,449.29 = 2,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.91/3,449.29 = 2,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.91x = 3,449.29 × 2,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.91x = 8,048,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,048,009.73/2,500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.03

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