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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.41, 3,449.98 and 2,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.41, 3,449.98 and 2,333.74 is: 3,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.41 : 3,449.98 = 2,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.41/3,449.98 = 2,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.41x = 3,449.98 × 2,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.41x = 8,051,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051,356.33/2,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.73

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